Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
An engraved 18th century Jacobite Sympathy wine glass. It has a bell bowl engraved with a Jacobite Carnation, leaves and a large moth. A band of air beads within a solid section at the base of the bowl. Opaque twist stem consisting of two pairs of spiral tapes outside a white gauze. Conical foot
Date & Origin
Netherlands or Germany, c1760
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 15.6cm Rim diameter: 5.8cm, Foot diameter: 7cm.
Historical Relevance
Jacobites and their love of carnations are well documented.
It shows her large red and white carnation above her right breast with further carnations in her hair.
Comments
This glass comes from the Michael Wallis collection which took over 45 years to build and contains over 250 drinking glasses, covering all forms from the 18th century, many exceptionally rare. They will all be presented by Exhibit over the coming weeks and months.
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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18th Century Jacobite Sympathy Engraved Opaque Twist Wine Glass C1760
