26th Mar, 2015 10:00
Fine Art
Sold for £780
Lot details
Engraved drawn ale glass, the trumpet bowl engraved with ears and leaves of barley above drop shaped tear, on conical foot, mid 18th Century, height 21cms. PROVENANCE William MacAdam BADA, 10 September 1999, £375. NOTE The majority of engraved ale glasses show both hops and barley, this glass being engraved with barley only. It has been suggested that this category of glasses were intended for barley wine.
Engraved drawn ale glass, the trumpet bowl engraved with ears and leaves of barley above drop shaped tear, on conical foot, mid 18th Century, height 21cms. PROVENANCE William MacAdam BADA, 10 September 1999, £375. NOTE The majority of engraved ale glasses show both hops and barley, this glass being engraved with barley only. It has been suggested that this category of glasses were intended for barley wine.
Auction: Fine Art, 26th Mar, 2015
