18th Century Friendship Engraved Light Baluster Wine Glass C1745

Name: 18th Century Friendship Engraved Light Baluster Wine Glass C1745
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1112885
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Exhibit Antiques

Description

Technical Description

A very fine 18th-century Light Baluster wine glass dating to c1745. It has a large round funnel bowl engraved with two hands reaching out of the clouds, holding a thorny wreath, one hand pointing at the other. The clouds are flanked by olive branches, the branches tied in a knot at the base. Finally the words "PLUTOT MOURIR QUE MANQUER DE FOY" (I would Rather Die than Show Lack of Faith) are engraved within a long streaming flag or banderole.

A fine stem reflecting the message of the glass with small baluster and inverted baluster knops. Conical foot.

Date & Origin

England, c1745. Period of George II.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 17.2cm

Rim diameter: 7.5cm

Foot diameter: 8cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

17.2cm (6.77")

Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1112885

Dealers Internal Reference

20241111305

Description

Technical Description

A very fine 18th-century Light Baluster wine glass dating to c1745.

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It has a large round funnel bowl engraved with two hands reaching out of the clouds, holding a thorny wreath, one hand pointing at the other.

Exhibit Antiques

The clouds are flanked by olive branches, the branches tied in a knot at the base. Finally the words "PLUTOT MOURIR QUE MANQUER DE FOY" (I would Rather Die than Show Lack of Faith) are engraved within a long streaming flag or banderole.