A Perrin Geddes & Co. crested cut part table-service

CIRCA 1806

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A Perrin Geddes & Co. crested cut part table-service
Circa 1806
Each piece engraved with the Liver bird crest of Liverpool above a polished ropetwist band, the lower parts to the bowls and the feet elaborately cut with sunray ornament, comprising: four sherry-glasses (minute chips to footrims) 5 in. (13.5 cm.) high; and seven port-glasses (one with bruise to rim, minute chips to footrims) 4.1/8 in. (10.5 cm.) high (11)

Lot Essay

From the service commissioned by the Liverpool Corporation and made by the local firm of Perrin Geddes & Co., Warrington, for a lavish dinner held in honour of the Prince of Wales (later George IV) on 18th September 1806. For a detailed discussion of this service, see Charles R. Hajdamach, British Glass 1800-1914 (1981), pp. 39-41.

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