Technical Description
An 18th century plain stem wine glass. An ogee bowl engraved with a wild rose with leaves/buds on either side and a Jaybird on the reserve. Plain stem above conical folded foot.
An excellent example of an early plain stem wine of Jacobite Significance. The Jay is purported to be a symbol of the usurpation of the Stuart Kings, the wild rose referring to fertility being restored again and the white rose of the Stuarts. The white rose was also worn to celebrate the ‘Old Pretenders’ birthday (James Francis Edward Stuart, son of James II of England)
Date & Origin
England, c1740. Period of George II.
Condition
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration
Dimensions
Height: 14.8cm Rim diameter: 5cm, Foot diameter: 7.1cm.
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