Pair Victorian Clan Malcolm / Clan MacCallum Wine Glasses c1890

Description

Heading : Pair Victorian Wine Glasses
Date : c1900
Period : Victorian
Origin : English
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round Funnel
Bowl Features : Gilt rims with gilt cartouche  containing enamelled badge for Clan Malcom also known as Clan MacCallum with their motto ‘In ardua tendit’ (Try difficult things)
Stem : Shoulder knop and slice cut baluster
Foot : Gilt rimmed  
Pontil : Plain
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 5 ¼ inches tall with a 2 3/8 inch bowl and 2 5/8 inch foot
Condition : Excellent
Restoration : None
Weight : 162 Grams

The Clan Malcolm. also known as the Clan MacCallum. is a Highland Scottish clan. During the 18th Century when the chief of the Clan MacCallum adopted the name Malcolm after inheriting the Malcolm estate. and the two clans were united.