Engraved wine glass
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An interesting British royal wine goblet, circa 1820-40
Perhaps Scottish, the thistle shaped bowl with fine diamond and flute cutting at the base, the plain rim engraved with the royal arms with lion and unicorn supporters, the reverse with the Prince of Wales plumes, on a faceted knopped stem and star-cut shaped foot scalloped at the edge, 16.5cm high
Sold for £625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • George IV's visit to Scotland in 1822 was accompanied by much pomp and pageantry. This goblet may commemorate the event

Category: Decorative Arts / Glass

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