Plate XX.
RoundCork Bowl, of beautiful colour and ring,circa1785.In Mr. Henderson's collection.
RoundCork Bowl, of beautiful colour and ring,circa1785.In Mr. Henderson's collection.
RoundCork Bowl, of beautiful colour and ring,circa1785.
In Mr. Henderson's collection.
Three rare specimens of very earlyIrish Glass. The pressed piece in the centre is particularly beautiful in colour and texture, and the two vases are very heavy, probably early Dublin, with unfinished feet.In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Three rare specimens of very earlyIrish Glass. The pressed piece in the centre is particularly beautiful in colour and texture, and the two vases are very heavy, probably early Dublin, with unfinished feet.In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Three rare specimens of very earlyIrish Glass. The pressed piece in the centre is particularly beautiful in colour and texture, and the two vases are very heavy, probably early Dublin, with unfinished feet.
In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Plate XXI.
Irish Plain Punch Bowl and Ladle, heavy uncut glass of fine colour,circa1770.In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Irish Plain Punch Bowl and Ladle, heavy uncut glass of fine colour,circa1770.In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Irish Plain Punch Bowl and Ladle, heavy uncut glass of fine colour,circa1770.
In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Fine examples of the later period (after 1815)"Step" Cutting Waterford. This glass is whiter and much clearer than the earlier examples.In the Author's collection.
Fine examples of the later period (after 1815)"Step" Cutting Waterford. This glass is whiter and much clearer than the earlier examples.In the Author's collection.
Fine examples of the later period (after 1815)"Step" Cutting Waterford. This glass is whiter and much clearer than the earlier examples.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XXII.
One of the rarestWaterford "2-Piece" Bowlsin existence,circa1785. 12½ in. high, 10 in. wide, 14½ in. long. Remarkable for its colour and texture.Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
One of the rarestWaterford "2-Piece" Bowlsin existence,circa1785. 12½ in. high, 10 in. wide, 14½ in. long. Remarkable for its colour and texture.Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
One of the rarestWaterford "2-Piece" Bowlsin existence,circa1785. 12½ in. high, 10 in. wide, 14½ in. long. Remarkable for its colour and texture.
Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
Waterford "Helmet" Bowl, very rare, and a pair of large, finely cut ovalWaterford Dishes. Adam period.In Major Courtauld's collection.
Waterford "Helmet" Bowl, very rare, and a pair of large, finely cut ovalWaterford Dishes. Adam period.In Major Courtauld's collection.
Waterford "Helmet" Bowl, very rare, and a pair of large, finely cut ovalWaterford Dishes. Adam period.
In Major Courtauld's collection.
Plate XXIII.
OriginalChandelier, made at Waterford in 1785. 6 ft. 3 in. long. The upper trio of arms are "hand bent," and the stars on these arms are 6 in. high. The pendant at the bottom weighs 9 lbs.In the Author's family collection.
OriginalChandelier, made at Waterford in 1785. 6 ft. 3 in. long. The upper trio of arms are "hand bent," and the stars on these arms are 6 in. high. The pendant at the bottom weighs 9 lbs.In the Author's family collection.
OriginalChandelier, made at Waterford in 1785. 6 ft. 3 in. long. The upper trio of arms are "hand bent," and the stars on these arms are 6 in. high. The pendant at the bottom weighs 9 lbs.
In the Author's family collection.
Plate XXIV.
OriginalChandelier, made at Waterford in 1788. 6 ft. 6 in. long. The arms are each 2 ft. 8 in. long, and it weighs 2½ cwt. The cutting, workmanship, and colour are unsurpassed. It is built upon an iron rod covered in silver tubing.In the Author's family collection.
OriginalChandelier, made at Waterford in 1788. 6 ft. 6 in. long. The arms are each 2 ft. 8 in. long, and it weighs 2½ cwt. The cutting, workmanship, and colour are unsurpassed. It is built upon an iron rod covered in silver tubing.In the Author's family collection.
OriginalChandelier, made at Waterford in 1788. 6 ft. 6 in. long. The arms are each 2 ft. 8 in. long, and it weighs 2½ cwt. The cutting, workmanship, and colour are unsurpassed. It is built upon an iron rod covered in silver tubing.
In the Author's family collection.
Plate XXV.
AWaterford Chandelierof exquisite design and cutting. 4 ft. 6 in. long.In the Author's collection.
AWaterford Chandelierof exquisite design and cutting. 4 ft. 6 in. long.In the Author's collection.
AWaterford Chandelierof exquisite design and cutting. 4 ft. 6 in. long.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XXVI.
Pair ofWaterford Sideboard Lights, of the finest period and rare cutting. Adam design.In the Author's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Sideboard Lights, of the finest period and rare cutting. Adam design.In the Author's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Sideboard Lights, of the finest period and rare cutting. Adam design.
In the Author's collection.
Waterford Glass Chimney Set, draped with deep "pot-metal" blue drops. 20 in. high. Probably Dublin,circa1815.In the Author's collection.
Waterford Glass Chimney Set, draped with deep "pot-metal" blue drops. 20 in. high. Probably Dublin,circa1815.In the Author's collection.
Waterford Glass Chimney Set, draped with deep "pot-metal" blue drops. 20 in. high. Probably Dublin,circa1815.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XXVII.
Set of threeWaterford Table Lights, 26 in. high.In Viscount Furness's collection.
Set of threeWaterford Table Lights, 26 in. high.In Viscount Furness's collection.
Set of threeWaterford Table Lights, 26 in. high.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Rare set of four singleDining Table Lights. The facet cutting on the long "reflectors" is particularly fine and interesting. Waterford,circa1785.In Viscount Furness's collection.
Rare set of four singleDining Table Lights. The facet cutting on the long "reflectors" is particularly fine and interesting. Waterford,circa1785.In Viscount Furness's collection.
Rare set of four singleDining Table Lights. The facet cutting on the long "reflectors" is particularly fine and interesting. Waterford,circa1785.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Plate XXVIII.
One of a pair ofAdam Lights, 4 ft. high. Waterford glass, on old marble "Bosi" work pedestals. Slightly restored.In Viscount Furness's collection.
One of a pair ofAdam Lights, 4 ft. high. Waterford glass, on old marble "Bosi" work pedestals. Slightly restored.In Viscount Furness's collection.
One of a pair ofAdam Lights, 4 ft. high. Waterford glass, on old marble "Bosi" work pedestals. Slightly restored.
In Viscount Furness's collection.
Plate XXIX.
Typical pair ofIrish Table Lights, 25 in. high, on square bases.Circa1780.In the Author's collection.
Typical pair ofIrish Table Lights, 25 in. high, on square bases.Circa1780.In the Author's collection.
Typical pair ofIrish Table Lights, 25 in. high, on square bases.Circa1780.
In the Author's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Table Lights, hung with the palest amber round drops (Dublin), and mounted on Wedgwood urns. 22 in. high. Late Adam period.In Mr. Hugh Weguelin's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Table Lights, hung with the palest amber round drops (Dublin), and mounted on Wedgwood urns. 22 in. high. Late Adam period.In Mr. Hugh Weguelin's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Table Lights, hung with the palest amber round drops (Dublin), and mounted on Wedgwood urns. 22 in. high. Late Adam period.
In Mr. Hugh Weguelin's collection.
Plate XXX.
ThreeWaterford Facet-cut Table Lights, with almond-shaped drops, 22 in. and 23 in. high.Circa1783.In Mr. E. Parsons' collection.
ThreeWaterford Facet-cut Table Lights, with almond-shaped drops, 22 in. and 23 in. high.Circa1783.In Mr. E. Parsons' collection.
ThreeWaterford Facet-cut Table Lights, with almond-shaped drops, 22 in. and 23 in. high.Circa1783.
In Mr. E. Parsons' collection.
ThreeWaterford Table Lights, Adam period, 24 in. high, with "almond" drops.In Major Pope's collection.
ThreeWaterford Table Lights, Adam period, 24 in. high, with "almond" drops.In Major Pope's collection.
ThreeWaterford Table Lights, Adam period, 24 in. high, with "almond" drops.
In Major Pope's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Candlesticks, 1785. 10 in. high.In Mr. H. Samuelson's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Candlesticks, 1785. 10 in. high.In Mr. H. Samuelson's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Candlesticks, 1785. 10 in. high.
In Mr. H. Samuelson's collection.
Plate XXXI.
Waterford Chandelier, 4 ft. 3 in. long.Circa1783.In Mrs. Cox's collection.EarlyWaterford Candelabraand pair ofCandlestickswith facet-cut ornament.In Colonel Jenner's collection.
Waterford Chandelier, 4 ft. 3 in. long.Circa1783.In Mrs. Cox's collection.EarlyWaterford Candelabraand pair ofCandlestickswith facet-cut ornament.In Colonel Jenner's collection.
Waterford Chandelier, 4 ft. 3 in. long.Circa1783.In Mrs. Cox's collection.
EarlyWaterford Candelabraand pair ofCandlestickswith facet-cut ornament.In Colonel Jenner's collection.
Plate XXXII.
Adam Chandelier, Waterford, in its original condition. 5 ft. long.In Mrs. Sabin's collection.
Adam Chandelier, Waterford, in its original condition. 5 ft. long.In Mrs. Sabin's collection.
Adam Chandelier, Waterford, in its original condition. 5 ft. long.
In Mrs. Sabin's collection.
Plate XXXIII.
Irish Candle Shades, 23 in. high; finest period. One cut flat double stars. These shades were used in halls and covered large-size church candles. Unique specimens.In the Author's collection.
Irish Candle Shades, 23 in. high; finest period. One cut flat double stars. These shades were used in halls and covered large-size church candles. Unique specimens.In the Author's collection.
Irish Candle Shades, 23 in. high; finest period. One cut flat double stars. These shades were used in halls and covered large-size church candles. Unique specimens.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XXXIV.
Pair ofWaterford Alter Candlesticks.Circa1783.In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Alter Candlesticks.Circa1783.In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Pair ofWaterford Alter Candlesticks.Circa1783.
In Mr. R. Frank's collection.
Three unique earlyIrish Candlesticks. Probably 1760.In Mrs. Rea's collection.These candlesticks have the largest bases on record, with high domes, and bear the "pontil" markon top of the nozzle instead of at the bottom. They were made upside down.
Three unique earlyIrish Candlesticks. Probably 1760.In Mrs. Rea's collection.These candlesticks have the largest bases on record, with high domes, and bear the "pontil" markon top of the nozzle instead of at the bottom. They were made upside down.
Three unique earlyIrish Candlesticks. Probably 1760.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
These candlesticks have the largest bases on record, with high domes, and bear the "pontil" markon top of the nozzle instead of at the bottom. They were made upside down.
Plate XXXV.
Very largeIrish Candlesticks, with unusual bases.Circa1770.In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Very largeIrish Candlesticks, with unusual bases.Circa1770.In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Very largeIrish Candlesticks, with unusual bases.Circa1770.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Pair of rareWaterford Tapersticks, 5 in. high.Circa1790.In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Pair of rareWaterford Tapersticks, 5 in. high.Circa1790.In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Pair of rareWaterford Tapersticks, 5 in. high.Circa1790.
In Mrs. Rea's collection.
Plate XXXVI.
Pair ofIrish Lamps. Probably Waterford, 1790. Very unusual specimens.In the Walter Harding collection.
Pair ofIrish Lamps. Probably Waterford, 1790. Very unusual specimens.In the Walter Harding collection.
Pair ofIrish Lamps. Probably Waterford, 1790. Very unusual specimens.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Waterford Candlestick, 1783, 14 in. high; and a pair of earlyCork Candlesticks, 12 in. high.In the Walter Harding collection.
Waterford Candlestick, 1783, 14 in. high; and a pair of earlyCork Candlesticks, 12 in. high.In the Walter Harding collection.
Waterford Candlestick, 1783, 14 in. high; and a pair of earlyCork Candlesticks, 12 in. high.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Plate XXXVII.
Set of three very earlyIrish Blown Glass Rushlight Holders, early eighteenth century.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Set of three very earlyIrish Blown Glass Rushlight Holders, early eighteenth century.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Set of three very earlyIrish Blown Glass Rushlight Holders, early eighteenth century.
In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Waterford Table Lights, of exceptional quality, 24 in. high.In Mr. Fitzroy Chapman's collection.
Waterford Table Lights, of exceptional quality, 24 in. high.In Mr. Fitzroy Chapman's collection.
Waterford Table Lights, of exceptional quality, 24 in. high.
In Mr. Fitzroy Chapman's collection.
Plate XXXVIII.
Pair of antiqueAltar Candlesticks, about 16 in. high. Waterford, of the very finest period and cutting.In the Walter Harding collection.
Pair of antiqueAltar Candlesticks, about 16 in. high. Waterford, of the very finest period and cutting.In the Walter Harding collection.
Pair of antiqueAltar Candlesticks, about 16 in. high. Waterford, of the very finest period and cutting.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Plate XXXIX.
Four fine specimens ofWaterford Candlesticks.In the Walter Harding collection.
Four fine specimens ofWaterford Candlesticks.In the Walter Harding collection.
Four fine specimens ofWaterford Candlesticks.
In the Walter Harding collection.
A wonderful Irish deep-coloured, mouldedMug, 8 in. high. Probably Dublin.Circa1740.In the Walter Harding collection.
A wonderful Irish deep-coloured, mouldedMug, 8 in. high. Probably Dublin.Circa1740.In the Walter Harding collection.
A wonderful Irish deep-coloured, mouldedMug, 8 in. high. Probably Dublin.Circa1740.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Plate XL.
Shaped Waterford Jug.11 in. high.In the Walter Harding collection.
Shaped Waterford Jug.11 in. high.In the Walter Harding collection.
Shaped Waterford Jug.11 in. high.
In the Walter Harding collection.
Unique Jug, ordinarily termed a "freak piece." 25 in. high, weighing 18 lbs. Irish glass,circa1760. An ordinary cream jug is placed beside it for purposes of comparison.In the Author's collection.
Unique Jug, ordinarily termed a "freak piece." 25 in. high, weighing 18 lbs. Irish glass,circa1760. An ordinary cream jug is placed beside it for purposes of comparison.In the Author's collection.
Unique Jug, ordinarily termed a "freak piece." 25 in. high, weighing 18 lbs. Irish glass,circa1760. An ordinary cream jug is placed beside it for purposes of comparison.
In the Author's collection.
Three very interestingIrish Jugs. The two cream jugs are finest period Waterford. The centre jug is very early and the metal peculiarly soft.In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Three very interestingIrish Jugs. The two cream jugs are finest period Waterford. The centre jug is very early and the metal peculiarly soft.In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Three very interestingIrish Jugs. The two cream jugs are finest period Waterford. The centre jug is very early and the metal peculiarly soft.
In Mr. R. Philipson's collection.
Tankard, Waterford or Cork,circa1785. 9 in. high.Two-handled Spun Cup, probably Dublin, 1750; deep toned glass, very soft to the touch. 8 in. high.In the Author's collection.Heavy Lustre Cut Jug, flint glass,circa1800. 7 in. high.In Commander Swithinbank's collection.
Tankard, Waterford or Cork,circa1785. 9 in. high.Two-handled Spun Cup, probably Dublin, 1750; deep toned glass, very soft to the touch. 8 in. high.In the Author's collection.Heavy Lustre Cut Jug, flint glass,circa1800. 7 in. high.In Commander Swithinbank's collection.
Tankard, Waterford or Cork,circa1785. 9 in. high.
Two-handled Spun Cup, probably Dublin, 1750; deep toned glass, very soft to the touch. 8 in. high.In the Author's collection.
Heavy Lustre Cut Jug, flint glass,circa1800. 7 in. high.In Commander Swithinbank's collection.
Plate XLI.
Early Blown Cork Decanters, with the primitive engraving of the period. These decanters are impress-marked "Cork Glass Co."In the Author's collection.
Early Blown Cork Decanters, with the primitive engraving of the period. These decanters are impress-marked "Cork Glass Co."In the Author's collection.
Early Blown Cork Decanters, with the primitive engraving of the period. These decanters are impress-marked "Cork Glass Co."
In the Author's collection.
Pair of heavy oldMunster Glass Liqueur Bottlesand an earlyBlown Irish Glass Decanter, engraved.In the Author's collection.
Pair of heavy oldMunster Glass Liqueur Bottlesand an earlyBlown Irish Glass Decanter, engraved.In the Author's collection.
Pair of heavy oldMunster Glass Liqueur Bottlesand an earlyBlown Irish Glass Decanter, engraved.
In the Author's collection.
Step and Prismatic Cut Liqueur Bottles, Waterford, 1820-50.
Step and Prismatic Cut Liqueur Bottles, Waterford, 1820-50.
Step and Prismatic Cut Liqueur Bottles, Waterford, 1820-50.
Swag and Diamond Cut Waterford Decanters,circa1780-90.In the Author's' collection.
Swag and Diamond Cut Waterford Decanters,circa1780-90.In the Author's' collection.
Swag and Diamond Cut Waterford Decanters,circa1780-90.
In the Author's' collection.
Plate XLII.
Set of early"Munster" Jugs.In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Jugs.In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Jugs.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XLIII.
Munster DecantersSet of early"Munster" Decanters.In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Decanters.In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Decanters.
In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Decanters.In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Decanters.In the Author's collection.
Set of early"Munster" Decanters.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XLIV.
Chalice, 1790-1800. Sharp diamond cut, 13 in. high. One of the rarest pieces of Irish glass.In Mrs. Hall's collection.
Chalice, 1790-1800. Sharp diamond cut, 13 in. high. One of the rarest pieces of Irish glass.In Mrs. Hall's collection.
Chalice, 1790-1800. Sharp diamond cut, 13 in. high. One of the rarest pieces of Irish glass.
In Mrs. Hall's collection.
A set ofDublin "lustre Cut" Goblets,circa1850.The property of Mr. David Blair, who has a similar set of tumblers.
A set ofDublin "lustre Cut" Goblets,circa1850.The property of Mr. David Blair, who has a similar set of tumblers.
A set ofDublin "lustre Cut" Goblets,circa1850.
The property of Mr. David Blair, who has a similar set of tumblers.
Early Sweetmeat Stands.Irish glass, moulded 1760-70.In the Author's collection.
Early Sweetmeat Stands.Irish glass, moulded 1760-70.In the Author's collection.
Early Sweetmeat Stands.Irish glass, moulded 1760-70.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XLV.
A rareChalice. Munster glass, 1790-1800.In Mrs. Magee's collection.
A rareChalice. Munster glass, 1790-1800.In Mrs. Magee's collection.
A rareChalice. Munster glass, 1790-1800.
In Mrs. Magee's collection.
Plate XLVI.
A Waterford Basket Sweetmeat Stand, 24 in. high.In Mrs. Magee's collection.
A Waterford Basket Sweetmeat Stand, 24 in. high.In Mrs. Magee's collection.
A Waterford Basket Sweetmeat Stand, 24 in. high.
In Mrs. Magee's collection.
Moulded Sweetmeat Stand, with two candle sconces. Early Cork.In Mrs. Magee's collection.
Moulded Sweetmeat Stand, with two candle sconces. Early Cork.In Mrs. Magee's collection.
Moulded Sweetmeat Stand, with two candle sconces. Early Cork.
In Mrs. Magee's collection.
Plate XLVII.
An entire earlyWaterford Dessert Service. Leaf cutting, and "drawn stem" wine-glasses.In the possession of the Hon. Mrs. Vickers.
An entire earlyWaterford Dessert Service. Leaf cutting, and "drawn stem" wine-glasses.In the possession of the Hon. Mrs. Vickers.
An entire earlyWaterford Dessert Service. Leaf cutting, and "drawn stem" wine-glasses.
In the possession of the Hon. Mrs. Vickers.
Plate XLVIII.
Waterford Dessert Service,circa1785.In the collection of Major Pope.
Waterford Dessert Service,circa1785.In the collection of Major Pope.
Waterford Dessert Service,circa1785.
In the collection of Major Pope.
A miniatureWaterford Sweetmeat Stand, only 13 in. high. The handles of the baskets are glass, and the piece is a most beautiful colour. Late Adam period.In the Walter Harding collection.
A miniatureWaterford Sweetmeat Stand, only 13 in. high. The handles of the baskets are glass, and the piece is a most beautiful colour. Late Adam period.In the Walter Harding collection.
A miniatureWaterford Sweetmeat Stand, only 13 in. high. The handles of the baskets are glass, and the piece is a most beautiful colour. Late Adam period.
In the Walter Harding collection.
EarlyDublin Posset Two-handled Bowl, 1760;Flat Flask, 1770;Goblets,Mugs, andTea Caddyof early dates.In the Author's collection.
EarlyDublin Posset Two-handled Bowl, 1760;Flat Flask, 1770;Goblets,Mugs, andTea Caddyof early dates.In the Author's collection.
EarlyDublin Posset Two-handled Bowl, 1760;Flat Flask, 1770;Goblets,Mugs, andTea Caddyof early dates.
In the Author's collection.
Plate XLIX.
Table Service of Engraved Cork Glass, early Adam period. Glass older than the engraving.In the collection of Mr. Robert Frank.
Table Service of Engraved Cork Glass, early Adam period. Glass older than the engraving.In the collection of Mr. Robert Frank.
Table Service of Engraved Cork Glass, early Adam period. Glass older than the engraving.
In the collection of Mr. Robert Frank.
EarlyIrish Glass, the lamp probably as early as 1660.Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
EarlyIrish Glass, the lamp probably as early as 1660.Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
EarlyIrish Glass, the lamp probably as early as 1660.
Originally in the Author's collection; now in the Walter Harding collection.
Plate L.
Pair of earlyIrish Urns, 22 in. high. Magnificent soft dark metal and very shallow cutting. Probably no duplicates.In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Pair of earlyIrish Urns, 22 in. high. Magnificent soft dark metal and very shallow cutting. Probably no duplicates.In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Pair of earlyIrish Urns, 22 in. high. Magnificent soft dark metal and very shallow cutting. Probably no duplicates.
In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Collection of tallUrns, Cork and Waterford,circa1785.In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Collection of tallUrns, Cork and Waterford,circa1785.In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Collection of tallUrns, Cork and Waterford,circa1785.
In the collection of Commander Swithinbank.
Plate LI.
Set of threeWaterford Urns,circa1783. Very fine examples of flat cutting. 14 in. and 12 in. high.In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
Set of threeWaterford Urns,circa1783. Very fine examples of flat cutting. 14 in. and 12 in. high.In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
Set of threeWaterford Urns,circa1783. Very fine examples of flat cutting. 14 in. and 12 in. high.
In the collection of Mrs. Hall.
Celtic motif
Decorative graphic
Plate LII.
Pair ofWig Stands, probably Dublin, heavy lead-coloured glass of an early period.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Pair ofWig Stands, probably Dublin, heavy lead-coloured glass of an early period.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Pair ofWig Stands, probably Dublin, heavy lead-coloured glass of an early period.
In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Fine Munster Glass.In the collection of Mr. Hunt.
Fine Munster Glass.In the collection of Mr. Hunt.
Fine Munster Glass.
In the collection of Mr. Hunt.
Typical Waterford Cruets and Cruet Bottles.
Typical Waterford Cruets and Cruet Bottles.
Typical Waterford Cruets and Cruet Bottles.
Old Strawberry Cut Dublin Teapot.In Mrs. Day's collection.Old Munster Glass Teapot, moulded.In the Author's collection.Teapot.Waterford,circa1783.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Old Strawberry Cut Dublin Teapot.In Mrs. Day's collection.Old Munster Glass Teapot, moulded.In the Author's collection.Teapot.Waterford,circa1783.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Old Strawberry Cut Dublin Teapot.In Mrs. Day's collection.
Old Munster Glass Teapot, moulded.In the Author's collection.
Teapot.Waterford,circa1783.In Mr. Robert Frank's collection.
Cream Or Ice Pails, Irish,circa1825-35. A wonderful example of deep step cutting, with feather handles. The glass is nearly ¾ in. thick.In the possession of Mrs. McBean.
Cream Or Ice Pails, Irish,circa1825-35. A wonderful example of deep step cutting, with feather handles. The glass is nearly ¾ in. thick.In the possession of Mrs. McBean.
Cream Or Ice Pails, Irish,circa1825-35. A wonderful example of deep step cutting, with feather handles. The glass is nearly ¾ in. thick.
In the possession of Mrs. McBean.
Plate LIII.
A very fine old Irish blue glassBowl, with a magnificent ring, 9 in. diam.In the Author's family collection.
A very fine old Irish blue glassBowl, with a magnificent ring, 9 in. diam.In the Author's family collection.
A very fine old Irish blue glassBowl, with a magnificent ring, 9 in. diam.
In the Author's family collection.
A very rare Dublin blue glassBowl, with unfinished foot, 8 in. high; extremely heavy. Specially made,circa1740.In the Author's family collection.
A very rare Dublin blue glassBowl, with unfinished foot, 8 in. high; extremely heavy. Specially made,circa1740.In the Author's family collection.
A very rare Dublin blue glassBowl, with unfinished foot, 8 in. high; extremely heavy. Specially made,circa1740.
In the Author's family collection.
Pair ofLacemaker's Lamps, heavy purple-blue glass, made in Dublin,circa1730-40. 13 in. high.In the Author's family collection.
Pair ofLacemaker's Lamps, heavy purple-blue glass, made in Dublin,circa1730-40. 13 in. high.In the Author's family collection.
Pair ofLacemaker's Lamps, heavy purple-blue glass, made in Dublin,circa1730-40. 13 in. high.
In the Author's family collection.
Celtic motif
Plate LIV.
The only cutting on a rare canoe-shaped Waterford bowl in the Author's collection. "Flutes" also a very early idea, but became deeper and smaller and sharper as time went on.
The only cutting on a rare canoe-shaped Waterford bowl in the Author's collection. "Flutes" also a very early idea, but became deeper and smaller and sharper as time went on.
The only cutting on a rare canoe-shaped Waterford bowl in the Author's collection. "Flutes" also a very early idea, but became deeper and smaller and sharper as time went on.
A wonderful special cutting on a "pinched" Waterford boat-shaped bowl a little deeper than engraving.In the Author's collection.
A wonderful special cutting on a "pinched" Waterford boat-shaped bowl a little deeper than engraving.In the Author's collection.
A wonderful special cutting on a "pinched" Waterford boat-shaped bowl a little deeper than engraving.
In the Author's collection.
A very beautiful fan edge from a fine Waterford bowl ofcirca1815.
A very beautiful fan edge from a fine Waterford bowl ofcirca1815.
A very beautiful fan edge from a fine Waterford bowl ofcirca1815.
Vandyke cutting, more commonly known as "bull's-eye." A cutting very much done between 1770 and 1800, and probably more copied both abroad and in Englandthan any other. Sometimes referred to as "Geometrical design."
Vandyke cutting, more commonly known as "bull's-eye." A cutting very much done between 1770 and 1800, and probably more copied both abroad and in Englandthan any other. Sometimes referred to as "Geometrical design."
Vandyke cutting, more commonly known as "bull's-eye." A cutting very much done between 1770 and 1800, and probably more copied both abroad and in Englandthan any other. Sometimes referred to as "Geometrical design."
Beautiful swag and line cutting with fan edge. This is an early effort, probably 1765; but there is a fine example on a Waterford dessert service in the possession of Colonel Wike.
Beautiful swag and line cutting with fan edge. This is an early effort, probably 1765; but there is a fine example on a Waterford dessert service in the possession of Colonel Wike.
Beautiful swag and line cutting with fan edge. This is an early effort, probably 1765; but there is a fine example on a Waterford dessert service in the possession of Colonel Wike.
Plate LV.
Hobnail cutting,late1830, so often confused with diamond cutting.
Hobnail cutting,late1830, so often confused with diamond cutting.
Hobnail cutting,late1830, so often confused with diamond cutting.
Strawberry cutting, so often confused with hobnail cutting; much used from 1780. This is an early example. Note the unevenness of the lines.
Strawberry cutting, so often confused with hobnail cutting; much used from 1780. This is an early example. Note the unevenness of the lines.
Strawberry cutting, so often confused with hobnail cutting; much used from 1780. This is an early example. Note the unevenness of the lines.
Flat diamond. This was ashallowcutting fromcirca1768 onwards; after 1790 it becamemuchdeeper and sharper, the centre coming out to a sharp point.
Flat diamond. This was ashallowcutting fromcirca1768 onwards; after 1790 it becamemuchdeeper and sharper, the centre coming out to a sharp point.
Flat diamond. This was ashallowcutting fromcirca1768 onwards; after 1790 it becamemuchdeeper and sharper, the centre coming out to a sharp point.
Fine "fan" cutting from an old Waterford decanter.
Fine "fan" cutting from an old Waterford decanter.
Fine "fan" cutting from an old Waterford decanter.
"Double," or "long" diamond, so often called in England "lozenge." It was a very soft shallow cutting till after 1780, when it became bolder and deeper.
"Double," or "long" diamond, so often called in England "lozenge." It was a very soft shallow cutting till after 1780, when it became bolder and deeper.
"Double," or "long" diamond, so often called in England "lozenge." It was a very soft shallow cutting till after 1780, when it became bolder and deeper.
Plate LVI.
One of many adaptations of cutting on Irish glass from 1790 to 1835.
One of many adaptations of cutting on Irish glass from 1790 to 1835.
One of many adaptations of cutting on Irish glass from 1790 to 1835.
One of many adaptations of cutting on Irish glass from 1790 to 1835.
One of many adaptations of cutting on Irish glass from 1790 to 1835.
One of many adaptations of cutting on Irish glass from 1790 to 1835.
Cutting from a rare Waterford bowl. "Leaf," "shallow diamond," and "flute." This early cutting was very irregular, and so shallow that it is little deeper than heavy engraving.
Cutting from a rare Waterford bowl. "Leaf," "shallow diamond," and "flute." This early cutting was very irregular, and so shallow that it is little deeper than heavy engraving.
Cutting from a rare Waterford bowl. "Leaf," "shallow diamond," and "flute." This early cutting was very irregular, and so shallow that it is little deeper than heavy engraving.
A fine "castellated" edge from a Waterford fruit dish.
A fine "castellated" edge from a Waterford fruit dish.
A fine "castellated" edge from a Waterford fruit dish.
Plate LVII.
A most rare and very shallow adaptation of diamond cutting from an old Irish chalice,circa1770.
A most rare and very shallow adaptation of diamond cutting from an old Irish chalice,circa1770.
A most rare and very shallow adaptation of diamond cutting from an old Irish chalice,circa1770.
A most beautiful bit of cutting on a rare early Waterford mirror in Commander Swithinbank's collection.
A most beautiful bit of cutting on a rare early Waterford mirror in Commander Swithinbank's collection.
A most beautiful bit of cutting on a rare early Waterford mirror in Commander Swithinbank's collection.
Curious shallow cutting from a set of Cork plates and finger-bowls in the Author's collection.
Curious shallow cutting from a set of Cork plates and finger-bowls in the Author's collection.
Curious shallow cutting from a set of Cork plates and finger-bowls in the Author's collection.
An example of step cutting, horizontal and vertical, from a late Waterford bowl.
An example of step cutting, horizontal and vertical, from a late Waterford bowl.
An example of step cutting, horizontal and vertical, from a late Waterford bowl.
Plate LVIII.
Cutting from an early Waterford canoe-shaped bowl.In the Author's collection.
Cutting from an early Waterford canoe-shaped bowl.In the Author's collection.
Cutting from an early Waterford canoe-shaped bowl.
In the Author's collection.
Very early cutting from Mr. Weguelin's Waterford urns, showing the remarkable inaccuracy of the cutting.
Very early cutting from Mr. Weguelin's Waterford urns, showing the remarkable inaccuracy of the cutting.
Very early cutting from Mr. Weguelin's Waterford urns, showing the remarkable inaccuracy of the cutting.
A variation of the early leaf cutting, somewhat later, therefore a little sharper and more symmetrical.
A variation of the early leaf cutting, somewhat later, therefore a little sharper and more symmetrical.
A variation of the early leaf cutting, somewhat later, therefore a little sharper and more symmetrical.
Flat "leaf," one of the first ideas of cutting. It is so soft that to the touch it is almost like moulding.
Flat "leaf," one of the first ideas of cutting. It is so soft that to the touch it is almost like moulding.
Flat "leaf," one of the first ideas of cutting. It is so soft that to the touch it is almost like moulding.
Plate LIX.
A wonderful example of "lustre" cutting. Dublin,circa1785.
A wonderful example of "lustre" cutting. Dublin,circa1785.
A wonderful example of "lustre" cutting. Dublin,circa1785.
Cutting, soft and shallow, from a Cork bowl, late eighteenth century.In the Author's collection.
Cutting, soft and shallow, from a Cork bowl, late eighteenth century.In the Author's collection.
Cutting, soft and shallow, from a Cork bowl, late eighteenth century.
In the Author's collection.
A soft early star found on the bottoms of finger-bowls and decanters,circa1750. Note the remarkable variation from the given centre.
A soft early star found on the bottoms of finger-bowls and decanters,circa1750. Note the remarkable variation from the given centre.
A soft early star found on the bottoms of finger-bowls and decanters,circa1750. Note the remarkable variation from the given centre.
A very beautiful shallow-cut star, from a Waterford dish, about 1790.
A very beautiful shallow-cut star, from a Waterford dish, about 1790.
A very beautiful shallow-cut star, from a Waterford dish, about 1790.
A very early husk or leaf cutting from an early Irish wine-glass,circa1760. This is one of the earliest cuttings.
A very early husk or leaf cutting from an early Irish wine-glass,circa1760. This is one of the earliest cuttings.
A very early husk or leaf cutting from an early Irish wine-glass,circa1760. This is one of the earliest cuttings.
Plate LX.
ONE OF A PAIR OF DUBLIN WALL LIGHTS.In the Author's collection.From a drawing in the Author's possession.
ONE OF A PAIR OF DUBLIN WALL LIGHTS.
In the Author's collection.From a drawing in the Author's possession.
Transcriber's Notes:Plate XI caption, removed "." from "rainbow." band.HTML version, illustrations have been laid out sequentially, with captions below each.
Plate XI caption, removed "." from "rainbow." band.
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