Goblet, associated with George IV

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This cut glass goblet, possibly made at the glassworks in Leith, is reputed to have been used at a George IV banquet in Edinburgh in 1822.

The bowl is engraved with a crown and a wreath of thistles.

Glass was made in Scotland from at least the 17th century. By the 19th century high quality domestic and art glass was being made at centres in Edinburgh, Leith, Glasgow, Perth and Alloa.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-383-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MEN 35
• Date: 1822
  Around 1822
  
• Material: Glass, cut. Inscription: On bowl: [Crown] [thistle wreath]
  Goblet
  
• Dimensions: 120 mm H x 95 mm Dia
  
• What: Goblet
  
• Subject: Glass, including wine bottles and bottle stamps (NMAS Classification)
  
• Who: George IV
  Leith Glass Works (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Leith
  
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• Description: Cut glass goblet with bowl engraved with a crown and a thistle wreath, reputedly used at a George IV banquet, Edinburgh, 1822, possibly made at the Leith Glass Works
  
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