Baluster Wine Glass Dutch Engraved Royal Armorial c1740

Description

Heading : Dutch engraved Royal Armorial baluster wine glass c1740
Period : George II – c1750
Origin : Low countries or Saxony
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel – engraved with the coat of arms of Anne. Princess Royal along with the motto ‘HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE’ (shamed be whoever thinks ill of it) – the motto of the Order of the Garter. Air beaded ‘rosette’ in base of the bowl
Stem : Ball knop. flattened knop. inverted baluster. Large air tear.
Foot : Spread conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead Free
Size :  17.6cm height. 8cm diameter bowl. 8.9cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks – some scattered air bubbles and clinker
Restoration : None
Weight: 200 grams