13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A Wine Glass, circa 1770, the trumpet shaped bowl engraved with a butterfly and flowers is raised on an opaque twist stem over a plain foot
14.5cm high
A Pair of Similar Wine Glasses, 19th century, with funnel shaped bowls engraved with fruiting vines
14cm
A Masonic Firing Glass, etched to the bowl with a square and compass on one side, a wreath and monogram to the other WP
9cm
A Similar Gaming Beaker, the facetted sides engraved with Masonic motifs and with three dice housed in a void below
7.5cm (5)
Sold for £320
Estimated at £150 - £200
First glass probably later engraved. No chips or cracks. No signs of trimming
Pair - free from chips and cracks
Masonic firing glass - light wear and surface scratches only
Gaming beaker - some minute abrasions to facet edges, dice void with clouding
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Auction: Country House, 13th May, 2023
Over 700 lots to include an appealing mix of traditional antiques, pictures, good furnishing pieces, and a collection of books and maps.
Part I (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 1-167: Glass, Ceramics, Oriental and Works of Art
Lots 168-215: Books & Maps
Lots: 216-332: Pictures
Part II (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 500-592: Works of Art, Garden Furniture & Statuary
Lots 593-600: Clocks & Barometers
Lots 601-657: Carpets & Rugs
Lots 658-904: Furniture
Viewing
Tuesday 9 May - Friday 12 May 10am-4pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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