Georgian Irish Diamond-Cut Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1810
Georgian Irish Diamond-Cut Glass Cream Jug, Circa 1810
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A finely cut Georgian Irish glass cream jug, dating to circa 1810. Elegantly proportioned and richly decorated with diamond cutting, this charming piece reflects the high standard of craftsmanship associated with Irish glass during the late Georgian period.
The clear glass body is crisply cut with a repeating diamond pattern, creating a lively play of light across the surface. Each facet catches and refracts the light beautifully, giving the jug a sparkle and depth that contrasts with the simplicity of its practical form. Its graceful handle and shaped pouring lip complete a refined silhouette, perfectly suited to the tea and dining table.
Cream jugs of this kind were essential elements of a well-appointed Georgian tea service, used to serve cream or milk alongside tea, coffee, or chocolate. During this period, Irish glassmakers produced wares admired for their clarity, weight, and brilliant cutting, and this example has all the elegance and presence expected of a piece made for polite domestic entertaining.
Over two centuries old, the jug remains a wonderfully usable and decorative piece of Georgian table glass. It would make a beautiful addition to a collection of Irish glass, a period tea table, or a cabinet of 18th- and early 19th-century decorative arts. Equally, it offers an attractive and practical way to bring genuine Georgian character to modern entertaining.
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