Cyril P Kimberley took over the position of "
Chief Designer" at Webbs, after the death of George Pope in 1960 and was active within the company from 1930-1978. He was responsible for the engraving on the "Mayflower" glass and also the "Investiture glass" and was held in such high esteem that he features on the first page of Hajdamach book - chapter: copper wheel engraving. He would have been taught by others, who were rubbing shoulders with the likes of William Fritsche and Frederick Kny
Absolutely stunning COPPER WHEEL engraved glass bell "Christmas 1971" The quality of the engraving is to a very high standard and so textured that it adds depth and tone to the scene. Copper wheel engraved with a coach lantern, holly leaves and berries, mistletoe sprigs on the reverse.
Beautifully finished with an air twist stem, clanger and is a very rare find. Signed C P Kimberley
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Measures 6 4/8" high x 3 4/8" wide base and weighs 379g which is heavy for its size.
In excellent condition with no chips cracks or nibbles. Noted due to the handmade nature striations, whip marks and maybe inclusions but we were checking through a magnifier, so would not normally notice and are a part of the manufacture.
Courier signed.