Horn beaker - rotation 1

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Date:1800 - 1845 (c.)

Description:This tapered beaker is decorated with a scene of a coach and a gentleman riding his horse, with buildings beyond. This type of beaker had the advantage of being light, washable, and inexpensive. Its transparency highlights the decoration, which was typically made with a hot needle. It is English and comes from the early 19th century. Height 118 mm, Diameter 100 mm.


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1770s
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1800s
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