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Rare 18th Century Hanoverian Liberty Anti Jacobite Wine Glass C1750
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Rare 18th Century Hanoverian Liberty Anti Jacobite Wine Glass C1750

18th century
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Description

Technical Description

A rare Hanoverian or anti-Jacobite wine glass dating to circa 1750. It features a round funnel bowl engraved with the word LIBERTY above a horse. To the reverse is a Jacobite rose with a single bud and a budless thorny stem. It stands on a multi-spiral air twist stem with two swelling knops, above a conical foot.

Historical Context

Hanoverian wine glasses were produced in the mid-18th century as part of a culture of political drinking, allowing owners to express loyalty and take part in symbolic toasts during a time of division between Hanoverian and Jacobite supporters.

The engraving of LIBERTY and the horse represents support for the Hanoverian monarchy and the White Horse of Hanover. The Jacobite rose on the reverse refers to the Stuart cause, and its inclusion alongside Hanoverian symbols creates a deliberate contrast, reflecting political allegiance or commentary.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of King George II.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 16cm

Rim diameter: 6.2cm

Foot diameter: 6.8cm

Weight: 174 grams

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Anti Jacobite Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

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SA1208813
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2026031774
Description
Technical Description

A rare Hanoverian or anti-Jacobite wine glass dating to circa 1750. It features a round funnel bowl engraved with the word LIBERTY above a horse. To the reverse is a Jacobite rose with a single bud and a budless thorny stem. It stands on a multi-spiral air twist stem with two swelling knops, above a conical foot.

fig 1. An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem.
fig 1. Rare 18th Century Hanoverian Liberty Anti Jacobite Wine Glass C1750

Historical Context

Hanoverian wine glasses were produced in the mid-18th century as part of a culture of political drinking, allowing owners to express loyalty and take part in symbolic toasts during a time of division between Hanoverian and Jacobite supporters.

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The engraving of LIBERTY and the horse represents support for the Hanoverian monarchy and the White Horse of Hanover.
Exhibit Antiques

The Jacobite rose on the reverse refers to the Stuart cause, and its inclusion alongside Hanoverian symbols creates a deliberate contrast, reflecting political allegiance or commentary.

Date & Origin

England, c1750. Period of King George II.

Condition

Excellent. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 16cm

Rim diameter: 6.2cm

Foot diameter: 6.8cm

Weight: 174 grams

Height
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Anti Jacobite Wine Glass to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1208813
Dealers Internal Ref
2026031774
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Archive I An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem.

Rare 18th Century Hanoverian Liberty Anti Jacobite Wine Glass C1750

Archive II An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View II
Archive III An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem. View X
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An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem.
Rare 18th Century Hanoverian Liberty Anti Jacobite Wine Glass c1750
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An 18th-century clear glass wine goblet featuring a bell-shaped bowl engraved with a galloping horse and the inscription LIBERTY above an air twist stem.
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Anti-Jacobite wine glasses are mid-18th-century British drinking vessels decorated with political iconography supporting King George II and the Protestant Hanoverian succession. Common engravings include the White Horse of Hanover, portraits of George II or the Duke of Cumberland, and loyalist mottos such as LIBERTY.

During the mid-18th century, English glassware was manufactured using heavy lead oxide glass, also known as flint glass, which provided brilliant clarity and weight. Stems were frequently crafted with trapped air strands, known as air twist stems, formed by drawing out molten glass containing controlled air pockets.

Authentic period glassware typically exhibits a rough or ground pontil mark beneath the foot, variable glass thickness, micro-striations, and subtle grey or purple tone variations indicative of lead glass composition. Wheel-engraved decoration from the era shows characteristic wear patterns and shallow, crisp detail.

Period glassware is best displayed inside lit glass cabinets, on floating shelves, or set upon dark wood sideboards where backlighting can highlight the stemwork and wheel engraving. Grouping pieces by era or stem design creates an organized curatorial display.

Clean antique lead glass by hand using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive soap. Avoid dishwashers, extreme temperature changes, and prolonged liquid immersion, and dry thoroughly with a lint-free microfibre cloth to prevent water staining.
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