Cordial Glass 1850 - 1870

"Cordial Glass" is a piece of pressed glass made by Bakewell, Pears and Company, a prominent English glassworks, dating from 1850 to 1870. The glass is characterized by its clear, faceted form, which includes a bowl with a patterned rim and a stemmed base, highlighting the intricate designs created through the use of molds. The glass is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This piece exemplifies the skilled craftsmanship and popular design trends of Victorian era glassmaking in England.