Date & Origin
Lanarkshire, Scotland, c1908. Period of Edward VII.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown.
Dimensions
Height: 17.7cm Diameter: 16.5cm.
Weight
749 grams
Technical Description
20th century etched cranberry glass jug. A pulled pouring section and applied clear handle. The body is etched with the following; ‘To Mrs Thomas’. A view of Holyrood Palace above ‘Souvenier of Scottish national exhibition Edinburgh 1908’. Finally the Scottish Royal Arms above the text ‘A Present from the Scottish National Exhibition Edinburgh 1908, John Baird Ltd Glasgow’. A polished pontil completes the piece. A rare piece of Scottish History.
Historical Relevance
Hand-blown around the time the SOS (· · · – – – · · ·) distress signal became the worldwide standard call for help.
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