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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
England, c1780. Period of George III.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 18.4cm Rim diameter: 8.8cm Foot diameter: 9.1cm.
Weight
339 grams
Technical Description
Engraved 18th century Jacobite Sympathy facet cut wine glass. A large round funnel bowl engraved with a very fine carnation and bee. A fine hexagonal facet cut stem. The foot is conical with a rough pontil.
This large goblet example is particularly well engraved with the main flower, three Scottish thistle leaves, a closed carnation bud and the bee.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the outbreak of The Fourth Anglo-Dutch War 1780–1784.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Engraved 18th Century Jacobite Sympathy Facet Cut Glass Goblet C1780
