10 pc Dessert Set 19th Century Continental Anglo-Irish Cut Glass Compote Plate

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I've searched and searched and checked with numerous colleagues trying to identify this incredible hand cut 10-piece dessert set fresh from a fabulous northern New Jersey estate, to no avail. The family claimed this was 19th century Baccarat. (I did purchase some other signed Baccarat from this estate as well as some lovely gilded Moser stemware already sold.) So far I've had three local opinions, French, Bohemian and Anglo-Irish. Please feel free to politely offer your opinion. Lending credence to the 19th century claim is a second 9" plate that has been repaired with staples -- an acceptable repair in the late 19th and early 20th century, and shown in the third to last photo. The craftsmanship is incredible. The glass is 1/4" thick and clearly hand cut with amazing cross-hatching. The clear tear-shaped centers of the pointed edges are cut into the glass in a thumbprint fashion from beneath. There are eight 10" plates and one 9" plate. The compote is 8 3/4" tall with an opening diameter of 9 1/8" and a base of 5". Why anyone would craft glass with this many points I'll never know. There are numerous dings and I've shown some of the worse in the last two pictures and am happy to send you more photos. It's still quite exquisite, dings and all. This glass weighs over 20 pounds and will be shipped in more than one box. International buyers should inquire regarding shipping. I picked up some other wonderful things from this estate, so please check my other listings for other great finds. Always happy to combine shipping or to provide additional photos. Thanks! SHIPPING: Next day shipping on items paid for by 9:00 p.m. EST, Mon-Fri. and sometimes on Saturday via USPS Priority or Parcel Post and UPS for larger items. I charge a handling fee of $1.50 for small boxes and $2.00 for large boxes. If I must purchase a special box to ship your item, I'll pass that cost on to you. Paypal requires signed delivery confirmation on items over $250, which costs $2. 10 IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL SHIPPING REQUEST LIKE DOUBLE BOXING, SHIPPING TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN YOUR OWN OR MAKING A LOCAL PICKUP, PLEASE MAKE YOUR REQUEST PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please let me know if this poses a problem for you. If you are buying multiple items, please do not submit a Paypal payment until I've sent you a combined invoice. Payment by Paypal is appreciated within 48 hours, unless prior arrangement has been made. Please note that Paypal states that items paid for by bank draft (which is the automatic default for buyers who don't have a balance in their Paypal account) should not be shipped until the transaction has cleared, which normally takes 3-4 business days. If you want your item shipped next day, please make sure you have elected to send an instant payment. THE FINE PRINT : Most of the items I sell come from estate/yard sales, flea markets, etc. Accordingly, they most always will show some signs of use. I try diligently to well describe each item I sell. My nearly 14-year 100% positive feedback is a testament to that. Please see my about M E page for my condition-rating system. My barn is open by chance or appointment and people stop by to shop. I'll often sell a piece that has no bids, so if you see something you want, don't wait until the last moment to bid because it might not be there! Please feel free to ask questions. eBay will automatically engage its bidder assistant program on items that remain unpaid 8 days after the sale. I can only ship to the address provided on your paypal payment. IN CASE OF DAMAGE : I insure each item and pack my items very well. In the unlikely event of your having to file a claim, photos of the breakage and shipping box, along with packing materials must be provi de d to prove the item was well packed or my insurance company will limit coverage to $100. So if you have a problem, contact me immediately, and don't throw anything away! INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS : With the e xception of Australia, Canad a and the UK, I no longer offer first class ... read more

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