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Belleek Shamrock THREE Handled Cup

Belleek Shamrock THREE Handled Cup

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Belleek Shamrock THREE Handled Cup
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Perfectly beautiful! Hand-painted Shamrocks Three Handled Cup is 3.75" high.

150th Anniversary Archive Collection
Limited Edition for 2007 # / 1,000 (suggested retail $175.00) Currently two in stock

This rare piece was designed sometime within the second period between 1891 and 1926. Possibly made as a test piece, it has never featured in any of Belleek’s catalogues. The ancient Greeks made three-handled vessels, called Hydria, designed to carry water from wells. Presumably three handles made it easier for two people to carry these containers. Three-handled cups, based on Greek designs, came into vogue in the early part of the 20th Century as fashionable decorative pieces. It is likely that Belleek followed this trend, adding its distinctive Irish flavor.

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