Technical Description
A superb 18th century Jacobite Sympathy engraved glass decanter dating to 1780. It has a period lozenge stopper, which fits very well amd is the correct colour. The decanter has a large detailed Carnation with closed buds and foliage. Polished pontil. A very fine example.
Date & Origin
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration, clean and clear.
Dimensions
Height: 28.5cm Diameter: 11cm.
Historical Context
Jacobites and their love of carnations are well documented. We have included a portrait of Louisa Maria Stuart from 1704, known to the Jacobites as Princess Royal, which hangs in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. It shows her large red and white carnation above her right breast with further carnations in her hair. This is the very first example we have had which ''swaps'' the rose and two buds for the carnation and two buds.
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Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1018569
Dateline of this antique is 1750
Height is 28.5cm (11.2inches)
Width is 11cm (4.3inches)
Depth is 0cm (0.0inches)
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