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Collection of 164 drinking glasses

Various, c. 1680–c. 1810

The Lazarus collection of 164 drinking glasses, the earliest is a crizzled goblet. On account of the glass tax, the earlier glasses (pre 1745) show great variety in form whereas the later ones rely more on decoration. Four glasses are attributed to James Giles and 14 to William and Mary Beilby. Some Newcastle glasses have been engraved in Dutch workshops with stipple-engraving. English engraving often takes the form of political slogans.

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Title of artwork, date

Collection of 164 drinking glasses, c. 1680–c. 1810

Date supported

1984

Medium and material

Glass

Grant

11410

Total cost

91310

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