SOLD – Rare Jacobite Engraved Opaque Twist Wine Glass c1755

Description

Heading : Jacobite Engraved Wine Glass
Date : c1755
Period : George II
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Bucket Bowl
Bowl Features : Stylised Rose. two buds and a large four pointed star.
Stem : Single series opaque twist
Stem Features : Outlined lace twist
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 6 ¼ inches tall with a 2 inch bowl and 2 5/8 inch foot   
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 154 grams

Additional Information :

This is an exceptional Jacobite glass. This style of the rose is very rare. An example can be seen on Plate 25 page 89 of ‘The Jacobites and their Drinking Glasses’ by Geoffrey Seddon. The large four pointed star is unusual but documented.It ws used intentionally to represent the cross. the rightful claim and support of of the one true church and the papacy.