Sowerby #1400 Victorian Purple Malachite / Slag Glass Cup

Description

A wonderful Victorian pressed glass small cup in purple & white marbled malachite glass, also known as slag glass. Made by British maker Sowerby, marked to the base with a design lozenge and their peacock trademark. This design, pattern number 1400 is shown on page 8 of Sowerby's Illustrated Pattern Book No IX, issued in June 1882.

Size

Measure approx 2.5 inches tall by 3.25 inches in diameter at widest point.

Condition

Excellent condition, no chips or cracks.