BOAT SHAPE FOOTED SALTS, pair, IRISH, from the family of Michael Andrews

From the Belfast (Ardoyne) Ireland collection of Michael Andrews (circa 1778 – 1850) holder of royal patent to found the linen damask industry in Ireland

PAIR OF HEAVY FLINT (“lead crystal”) GLASS BOAT-SHAPE FOOTED MASTER SALTS,

FANCY-CUT, circa 1800–1820's

Each, height 3-1/2” x 3-3/4” long

Rim of cut notches (some age chips) above diamonds, prismatic cuts and thumbprints. Paneled stem below wafer; heavy diamond/losenge shape foot with typical slight chips.

Provenance : direct descent through the family to the present owner.
Signed statement of provenance available to purchaser

# RR-6 ................................................................................................... SOLD