Heading : Dutch engraved Royal Armorial baluster wine glass
Period : George II - c1750
Origin : Low countries or Saxony
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel - engraved with the coat of arms of Anne, Princess Royal along with the motto 'HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE' (shamed be whoever thinks ill of it) - the motto of the Order of the Garter. Air beaded 'rosette' in base of the bowl
Stem : Ball knop, flattened knop, inverted baluster. Large air tear.
Foot : Spread conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead Free
Size :  17.6cm height, 8cm diameter bowl, 8.9cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks - some scattered air bubbles and clinker
Restoration : None
Weight: 200 grams

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