Engraved Commemorative Surinam Plantation Glass, History of 18th Century Slavery

This engraved glass was crafted to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Sixteen years following the coronation of her father, King George VI, the official coronation of Queen Elizabeth II represented a fascinating mix of tradition and modernity. Held at Westminster Abbey, it was the first official celebration of its kind ever to be televised — approximately 27 million people in the United Kingdom alone tuned in to watch their new Queen don her crown for the first time. Considering the widespread popularity of the event, commemorative objects such as this became highly desirable, as people around the world sought remembrances of the joyous occasion. This glass is an exceptional example of its type that remains in excellent condition. One side reads "The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth 1953," while the other displays the initials "ER II...

England, Newcastle Engraving: English or Dutch Mid 18th century A heavy baluster Dutch? engraved wine glass with a bell-shaped bowl, the rim decorated with garlands, floral ornament...

German, Saxon Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Saxon, Dutch engraved wine glass; the thistle bowl with a solid faceted base, decorated with a formal c...

The Netherlands Engraving: Dutch Mid 18th century A Dutch engraved baluster wine glass, with a tall pointed round funnel bowl with a solid base, d...

The Netherlands or England Engraving: The Netherlands Circa 1750 An elegant Newcastle? Dutch engraved baluster glass with a fine engraving of two shaking hands in a Rococo-style car...

Created to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, this engraved glass tyg is a beautiful celebration of this historic event. Held at Westminster Abb...

This impressive engraved goblet was created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne of England and coronation. Crafted by Thomas Goode & Co. around the coronation on June 2nd 1953, this vessel would have been a treasured souvenir of the joyous occasions. The historic events are marked by an engraving around the rim of the glass, which reads: "The Coronation of Queen...

18th Century Spanish Glass Apothecary's Container

18th C Baroque Style German G. von Gundlach Armorial Beer /Goblet/Kelchglas Engraved later with ancestors name 'G. von Gundlach' with corresponding Armorial Crest, Germany, Hesse or Saxony region, Circa 1790 An exceptional 18th century example of early German or Dutch craftsmanship in this traditional Kelchglas form. A finely engraved later armorial to the body reveals the Gundlach family heraldry which date back to as early as 1304. The crest and shield of arms...

This elegantly formed glass goblet was crafted specifically to celebrate the coronation of Britain's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The cup's bowl ...