Sandbanks Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The bowl depicts a stout British Bulldog standing defiantly atop a Union Flag (Union Jack), set above the patriotic Napoleonic-era motto: "WHAT I GAIN I CAN HOLD."
This piece is a classic example of British patriotic glassware, likely dating from the mid-to-late 1800s.
Form: Bucket-form bowl on a short, multi-knapped stem with a sturdy circular foot.
Condition: Excellent antique condition. The glass is clear with no chips or cracks. Light shelf wear to the base consistent with age (please see photos).
Dimensions: Approximately 15cm high.
Craftsmanship: The engraving is of high quality, showing great texture in the bulldog's coat and precision in the flag's linework.
Provenance: Brought From Laurie Leigh having original paperwork
Sandbanks Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné
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Rare 19th Century Engraved Glass Rummer - British Bulldog on Union Jack - "What I Gain I Can Hold"
