Antique glass rolling pin Rare Anti Slavery Bristol Glass Poem Cobalt C:-1840s..

A most beautiful and rare mid 19th century C:- 1840-50 Bristol cobalt blue glass rolling pin with a gelatinous transfer of an anti- Slavery poem with hand painted green & red details to the centre on the right a three masted schooner slave ship and of Sunderland Bridge depicting sailing ships to the left . Port city of Bristol port of departure for Whalers and Slave ships these best known and most desirable glass rolling pins were a parting gift to wives and sweethearts from sailers about to go to sea . The anti-Slavery verse on this example is uncommon and rare this being a museum quality piece in fantastic original condition with excellent unworn details. Please see all pictures of this magnificent historical anti - slave movement glass ware .

Measurements 16.5” long x 2.375” diameter. Glass contains ripples and bubbles from early hand blown glass production.

Delivery will be in a thick walled nylon tube sealed at ends for protection and insured !.