Collection of Glass
Various, c. 1718–c. 1800
A collection of 21 pieces of glass including various wine glasses; ale glasses; a goblet engraved with a birth scene and inscribed 'WELKOM TWYFELLAAR'; a Rummer, or incurved bucket bowl engraved with the Nelson funeral car and 'TRAFALGAR & NILE' with 'LORD NELSON, Jany 9 1806'; and a miniature decanter containing a figure in blue glass of the Devil with horns and a tail in red glass, he is carrying a pitchfork and over his shoulder is a still smaller figure of Napoleon, circa 1800.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Collection of Glass, c. 1718–c. 1800
Date supported
2003
Medium and material
Glass
Dimensions
Various
Gifted by
John and Evelyn Barbirolli

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