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Tumbler

1756 (dated)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tumbler, made in England, 1750-1756.

Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Glass with diamond-point engraving
Brief description
Tumbler, made in England, 1750-1756.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.6cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Musick and Love the Savage World refin'd / they formk the Manners while they raise the mind / gave man a foretaste of the days above / for what is heaven but Harmony and Love', in diamond-point.
Gallery label
With inscription and trophies emblematic of Love, Winer, Music and Hunting. Signed 'Giles 1756'
Other number
7827 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.36-1984

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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