As you can see via the pictures listed of this set each glass was hand worked in heavy clear cut glass, the ovoid bodies topped with a smooth drinking rim were heavily cut with a diamond facet configuration almost likened to a hob nail effect pattern the underside of each bowl was triple stepped cut, down to a octagon cut stem flaring to an octagon cut and faceted foot of which is of the slight lemon squeezer variety with a slightly hollowed base only the outer edge of the underside of the foot being cut. Each of the glasses all have signs of slight inclusions either carbon deposits or tiny air bubbles internally.
Each of the glasses weight and dimensions are:
1) 332g by 108mm x 73mm
2) 348g by 111mm x 74mm
3) 354g by 110mm x 75mm
4) 362g by 108mm x 74mm
5) 372g by 113mm x 73mm
6) 377g by 112mm x 75mm
General Condition of this period set is excellent with only the tiniest of rim chip to one glass which does not affect the top of the drinking rim surface, the extreme high points to the body diamond cutting on all glasses have received over the 220+ years small fleabite chipping, this is to be expected with this type of cutting of lead crystal glass .
It is impossible to be an expert in all realms of collecting, and I am honestly representing the items to the best of my knowledge and ability. If any item has a obvious fault then I have mentioned it. I ask that you read the description and examine the photos carefully. I also encourage you to ask any questions you may have during the auction to help clarify identification or condition, as I may inadvertently omit information that you as a collector may feel is important. I will also just say that recently I took some detailed pictures of the set to an international Antiques Fair, to get an appraisal from a reputable dealer of such early Irish cut crystal glassware. I was told that the set could realise around the £3-3.5k mark as they were in such good condition and of such an early design. From time to time a single glass emerges up for auction and according to auction records can sell for $400 plus . Originally I found and posted a photo of an example of an Irish church chalice almost exactly of the same design , which was produced at the Tyrone factory in 1780-1800 , but unfortunately because of copyright laws had to be removed from this site. but can be easily accessed to view by anyone, by just surfing the web for the Project Gutenberg - Old Irish Glass by Mrs Graydon Stannus and looking for plate number XLIV which is in the Mrs Halls Collection. If you have any unanswered questions please contact us through the “Contact Seller” Tab and we will get back to you as quickly as humanly possible. The listed postage cost is for UK Buyers only.