English & European Ceramics & Glass - 24th November 2015
Lot 103
A souvenir glass goblet early 19th century
Estimate £100 - £200
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Description
A souvenir glass goblet early 19th century, decorated in the Absolon workshop, moulded with seven flutes and inscribed in gilt with 'May every Blessing thee attend, My much Esteemed and valued friend. A Present from Yarmouth to Elizabeth M..', some wear to the gilding, 14.8cm.
William Absolon was a glass engraver and decorator in Yarmouth in the late 18th and early 19th century, specialising in commemorative wares of this type.