Goblet, associated with George IV

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.MEN 35
Date:	1822 Around 1822
Material:	Glass, cut. Inscription: On bowl: [Crown] [thistle wreath]
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
Event:
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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