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Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
Lanarkshire, Scotland, c1908. Period of Edward VII.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 17.7cm Diameter: 16.5cm.
Weight
749 grams
Technical Description
20th century etched cranberry glass jug. A pulled pouring section and applied clear handle. The body is etched with the following; ‘To Mrs Thomas’. A view of Holyrood Palace above ‘Souvenier of Scottish national exhibition Edinburgh 1908’.
A polished pontil completes the piece. A rare piece of Scottish History.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the SOS (· · · – – – · · ·) distress signal became the worldwide standard call for help.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1910s.
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'Scottish National Exhibition' Cranberry Glass Jug C1908
