Wine glass

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
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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