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Wine glass

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With the arms of a cadet branch of the Gordon family

This drinking glass, decorated with the arms of a cadet branch of the Gordon family, dates from the second half of the 18th century.

The arms, painted in black and gold, consists of a shield with the family motto above.

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Online ID: 000-100-002-404-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland H.MEN 76
Date: 1750 - 1800
Second half of the 18th century
Material: Glass. Inscription: On bowl: [shield of arms] / PER ARDUA BONUM
Glass, drinking
Dimensions: 152 mm H; rim 66 mm D; base 75 mm D
What: Glass, drinking
Subject: Glass, including wine bottles and bottle stamps (NMAS Classification)
Who: Gordon
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Description: Funnel-shaped drinking glass with a cut knop in the stem and a folded foot, enamelled with the arms of a cadet branch of the Gordon family, 1750 - 1800
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