No Excise Mercury Twist Wine Glass c1965

Description

Heading : A “No Excise” glass
Date : c1965
Period : Elizabeth II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear and bright
Bowl : Bucket. engraved with an apple tree. two casks and “No Excise”
Stem : Mercury twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 17cm tall.  7cm bowl and 8cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 206 grams

Cider was first taxed in Britain in 1763. the ensuing riots resulted in the act being repealed in 1766. Since then cider was always taxed at a lowe rate. We are advised that such glasses were made to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the West Country riots. I wonder if any will be engraved when nd if article 50 is revoked.