Decanter, c. 1800, Vonêche Glassworks, Belgian, Namur, Belgium 1778-c. 1815, 10 1/2 x 4 3/8 in. ( x cm), Blown and cut glass, Belgium, 18th-19th century, Vonêche Glassworks is one of the earliest factories in continental Europe to create cut glass in the Anglo-Irish tradition, perhaps developed there by the English blowers and cutters Vonêche employed. In 1816 the factory was moved to France and absorbed into the Baccarat Glass Factory

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