- 979
A set of nine crested wine glasses Perrin Geddes and Co., Warrington, circa 1810
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 10.5cm. and 13.5cm., 4 1/8 in. and 5¼in.
in two sizes, each cut with starburst base, faceted stem and rosette-shaped foot, the bowl engraved with an eagle crest, comprising six small wines and three larger
Catalogue Note
The present lot appears to be from an as yet unidentified service inspired by that commissioned by Liverpool Corporation for a banquet given on 18th September 1806 for the Prince of Wales (later George IV). The Prince was so taken by the banqueting service that he commissioned a second and larger service engraved with his own crest. That service is now in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. For a fuller discussion of these services, see C.Hajdamach, British Glass 1800-1914, pp.39-41.