Ale Glass

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Ale Glass

c. 1763

Painted decoration attributed to a member of the Beilby family, Newcastle, England (active c. 1761–c. 1778)

This is a very rare example of a Jacobite glass as its decoration is painted instead of wheel engraved.

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Object Details

Title:

Ale Glass

Date:

c. 1763

Artist:

Painted decoration attributed to a member of the Beilby family, Newcastle, England (active c. 1761–c. 1778)

Medium:

Lead-crystal glass with painted enamel decoration; opaque-twist stem

Dimensions:

Height: 8 13/16 inches (22.4 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

The George H. Lorimer Collection, 1953

Accession Number:

1953-29-5

Geography:

Made in England, Europe Probably made in Newcastle, England, Europe

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