Georgian Rummer Glass with Coaching Engraving c1810

Description

Heading : Georgian Rummer Glass with Coaching Engraving c1810
Period : George III / Regency
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bucket – engraving explained below
Stem :  Capstan
Foot : Lemon squeezer
Pontil : Moulded
Glass Type :  Lead
Size :  14.2cm height, 9.5cm diameter bowl, 6.3cm x 6.3cm
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 647 grams

The engraving is of exceptional quality and shows a coach with four horses and a coachman and footmen, one with trumpet. Below is inscribed ” Spare not nor Spend too Much/ Be This Thy Care/ Spare but to Spend and Only/ Spend to Spare” and “Lord Wellington”.

To the reverse a cartouche with initials WHN with floral swags and ribbons. A castle is engraved above the cartouche with the Union Jack flying.