Engraved and Gilded GIII Wine Glass c1890

Description

Heading : Engraved and gilded GIII wine glass
Origin : Probably Sweden
Colour : Clear with gilding
Bowl : Conical. engraved and gilded GIII below a crown, the cipher for Gustav III
Stem : Plain
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Polished out gadget mark
Glass Type : Lead-free
Size :  15.2cm height. 5.5cm diameter bowl. 5.4cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks – gilding quite worn
Restoration : None
Weight: 85 grams

This is a commemorative piece. Royal memorabilia. Gustav III was assassinated in 1792.