C1720, ANTIQUE 18thC GEORGIAN GEORGE I ENGRAVED WINE DRINKING GLASS, FOLDED FOOT
Item History & Price
c1720, ANTIQUE 18thC GEORGIAN GEORGE I ENGRAVED WINE DRINKING GLASS, FOLDED FOOT
Description:
A wonderful example of an antique Georgian I drinking glass, dating to the 18th century, circa 1720.
The hand blown glass has a conical bowl, the lower section cut to six sides with wheel engraved arches above, a six sided teared pedestal stem with cut shoulders, standing on a wide conical foot with folded foot rim, and snapped pontil. The glass has an old collectors cataloguing... label to the base marked 'XII 10'.
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 cm or 6 1/8 inches
Width at bowl rim: 7.1 cm or 2 3/4 inches
Width at foot: 7.6 cm or 3 inches
Condition:
In good antique condition, without damage or restoration, only expected wear to the base. There are some expected inclusions, and bubbles within the glass, and a 'crinkling' of the moulded glass at the base of the stem. Please see the images provided which complement this description.
Postage:Postage fees for this item are: UK - £4.85 for 1st class signed for postage (recommended) or FREE for 2nd class; Europe - £9.65; Worldwide - £11.20. If you have any queries regarding shipping fees please contact us.Customers wishing to use a PO Box address must contact us before bidding to confirm postage options.We will always combine postage on items and can hold items until larger consignments can be sent, to give you the best possible deal we can. If you wish to delay postage for any reason, please contact us first before payment.Should there be any over payment on postage, buyers will be refunded quickly. Where buyers pay for postage, we offer a fully insured and tracked priority service. Postage fees also cover the cost of packaging materials - no other additional service charges are made.We take great care to package and post your item safely to anywhere in the world for the best possible price. Payment Methods:For domestic transactions we are happy to accept payments by Paypal, BACS, Cheque (drawn on a UK bank account), postal order or cash on collection. Payment for all international transactions must be made through Paypal.We stipulate a few conditions for people to be able to bid on our auctions - no more than 2 unpaid items, and that they have a PayPal account. If you do not meet the conditions and would like me to add your user name to our approved bidder list, please let me know.
Satisfaction Guarantee:Each of our items has come from a reputable and traceable source. Buyers can rest assured that we will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy service which we endeavour to make ‘hassle free’ for all our customers. We aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours. Return policy:We are more than happy to offer a full refund if you are not satisfied with the item’s description. The item must be returned in its original packaging and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The buyer must notify us with the intention to return, within 30 calendar days of receiving it. Your satisfaction is our priority.c1750, ANTIQUE 18thC ENGRAVED JACOBITE WINE DRINKING TOASTING GLASS, 'FIAT'Description: A magnificent early toasting wine glass of Jacobite interest, engraved with the word 'FIAT' with intertwined fern fronds, dating to the mid 18th century, circa 1750.
The hand blown glass has a trumpet bowl, a solid stem comprising a central bladed knop, standing on a conical foot with snapped pontil.The wheel engraved term 'Fiat', meaning 'Let it Come to Pass', was a phrase in Latin intimating loyalty to the Jacobite caused.The word Jacobite comes from Jacobus, the Latin version of the name James, and the original Jacobites were supporters of King James II, usurped from the throne of England by his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange in 1688. Later – even after James’ death – it became a more general term for those who favoured the restoration of the Stuart dynasty.
Dimensions:
Description:
A wonderful example of an antique Georgian I drinking glass, dating to the 18th century, circa 1720.
The hand blown glass has a conical bowl, the lower section cut to six sides with wheel engraved arches above, a six sided teared pedestal stem with cut shoulders, standing on a wide conical foot with folded foot rim, and snapped pontil. The glass has an old collectors cataloguing... label to the base marked 'XII 10'.
Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 cm or 6 1/8 inches
Width at bowl rim: 7.1 cm or 2 3/4 inches
Width at foot: 7.6 cm or 3 inches
Condition:
In good antique condition, without damage or restoration, only expected wear to the base. There are some expected inclusions, and bubbles within the glass, and a 'crinkling' of the moulded glass at the base of the stem. Please see the images provided which complement this description.
Postage:Postage fees for this item are: UK - £4.85 for 1st class signed for postage (recommended) or FREE for 2nd class; Europe - £9.65; Worldwide - £11.20. If you have any queries regarding shipping fees please contact us.Customers wishing to use a PO Box address must contact us before bidding to confirm postage options.We will always combine postage on items and can hold items until larger consignments can be sent, to give you the best possible deal we can. If you wish to delay postage for any reason, please contact us first before payment.Should there be any over payment on postage, buyers will be refunded quickly. Where buyers pay for postage, we offer a fully insured and tracked priority service. Postage fees also cover the cost of packaging materials - no other additional service charges are made.We take great care to package and post your item safely to anywhere in the world for the best possible price. Payment Methods:For domestic transactions we are happy to accept payments by Paypal, BACS, Cheque (drawn on a UK bank account), postal order or cash on collection. Payment for all international transactions must be made through Paypal.We stipulate a few conditions for people to be able to bid on our auctions - no more than 2 unpaid items, and that they have a PayPal account. If you do not meet the conditions and would like me to add your user name to our approved bidder list, please let me know.
Satisfaction Guarantee:Each of our items has come from a reputable and traceable source. Buyers can rest assured that we will provide you with a comprehensive, reliable and trustworthy service which we endeavour to make ‘hassle free’ for all our customers. We aim to answer all enquiries within 24 hours. Return policy:We are more than happy to offer a full refund if you are not satisfied with the item’s description. The item must be returned in its original packaging and is in the same condition as when it was sent. The buyer must notify us with the intention to return, within 30 calendar days of receiving it. Your satisfaction is our priority.c1750, ANTIQUE 18thC ENGRAVED JACOBITE WINE DRINKING TOASTING GLASS, 'FIAT'Description: A magnificent early toasting wine glass of Jacobite interest, engraved with the word 'FIAT' with intertwined fern fronds, dating to the mid 18th century, circa 1750.
The hand blown glass has a trumpet bowl, a solid stem comprising a central bladed knop, standing on a conical foot with snapped pontil.The wheel engraved term 'Fiat', meaning 'Let it Come to Pass', was a phrase in Latin intimating loyalty to the Jacobite caused.The word Jacobite comes from Jacobus, the Latin version of the name James, and the original Jacobites were supporters of King James II, usurped from the throne of England by his daughter Mary and her husband William of Orange in 1688. Later – even after James’ death – it became a more general term for those who favoured the restoration of the Stuart dynasty.
Dimensions:
