Date & Origin
England, c1911. Period of George V.
Condition
The knop containing the coin has a crack as shown. No other chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 25.6cm Bowl diameter: 12.6cm Foot diameter: 11.9cm.
Weight
716 grams
Technical Description
The bell bowl has a gilt rim which is also present on the knops and the foot. It has a very detailed engraved Crown with G v R below and 19 and 11 either side, all finished with gold enamel. A hollow ball knop includes a silver 1911 three penny coin. This towering glass is supported by a conical foot with a rough pontil.
Previous in 2015 we had a 6.5 inch example of this glass. At over 10 inches tall, this is a superb and quite rare example.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time of the coronation of George V on the 22nd of June 1911.
This item is out of stock.