English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th September 2016

Lot 38

A small wine glass of political interest c.1780

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £400

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Description

A small wine glass of political interest c.1780, the rounded funnel bowl engraved with Britannia seated and holding the cap of Liberty, a banner beside her inscribed 'Magna Charta', raised on a facet cut stem, 13.4cm.

Provenance: from a private collection in Sussex.