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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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