Big Irish Georgian cut glass tazza bowl

Large heavy cut glass late Georgian crystal presentation bowl with star cut base circa 1820. Often referred to as Irish glass, these heavy cut Georgian pieces were made in the English owned factories in Cork and Waterford in Ireland and then shipped to England where they would be taxed on the finished cut weight of the glass whereas in England the same taxes applied to English made glass before it was cut. In perfect order with no cracks or chips Irish Early 19th century Height 19 cm Diameter 24 cm Weight 3200 grams