Jacobite Wine Glass with Air Twist Stem c1750

Description

Heading : Jacobite wine glass with air twist stem c1750
Period : George II
Origin : England
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bell – engraved with damask rose and single closed bud
Stem : Multi spiral air twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 17.5cm height, 7cm diameter bowl, 7.8cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 211 grams

The closed bud is a mirror image of those attributed to engraver D. The veins in the leaves terminate before the toothed margin. This is also absolutely consistent with engraver D and the differing serrations on the upper and lower leaf margins themselves affirm that

The damask rose was introduced to Britain from Damascus. via Italy as early as the 15th century. The multi petaled Alba rose was known since the Roman occupation and is associated with the House of York. The Alba Maxima variant is known to this day as Bonnie Prince Charlies Rose.

Only the third example we have offered for sale with a Damask rose. The first never made it online, was stolen and was subsequently resold.