Goblet commemorating William of Orange and the Battle of the Boyne

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This goblet commemorates the victory of Protestant King William (of Orange) over his Catholic rival for the British throne, James VII & II, at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. It was made around 1820.

The goblet is engraved with a medallion showing William III on horseback. The inscription surrounding the medallion reads 'The Glorious Memory of William III'.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-361-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1955.39
• Date: Around 1820
  c. 1820
  
• Material: Glass
  Goblet
  
• Dimensions: 175 mm H; bowl 114 mm D
  
• What: Goblet
  
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• Who: William III
  
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• Description: Commemorative Williamite glass goblet engraved with a medallion showing William III on horseback: c. 1820
  
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