Royal Georgian George III Goblet British Nobility Coat of Arms Cipher Coronet UK

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Royal Georgian George III Goblet British Nobility Coat of Arms Cipher Coronet UK:
$1678.71

For your consideration is an exceedingly rare and historically significant King George III period Georgian crystal wine goblet, dating to the late 18th century. This hand-blown example exhibits all the hallmarks of masterful craftsmanship associated with the Georgian era. The glass weighs 252 grams and measures 4.25 inches in diameter at the base, with an opening diameter of 3.25 inches. Its hourglass-shaped stem adds both elegance and balance, a distinctive feature highly prized in Georgian-period stemware. The goblet remains in original, fine condition, authentic and correct, with no modern dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">The highlight of this piece is its superbly hand-engraved armorial achievement, a nobility coat of arms intricately rendered on the bowl. The shield is quartered into four panels: the first bears the left-facing head of a bird, the second a Victoria-style cross, the third two bound fleurs-de-lis, and the fourth an abstracted pattern field. Centered upon the shield runs a vertical dividing line surmounted by a cross, and the entire composition is topped with a coronet of seven visible points, indicating aristocratic rank. Such heraldic engraving was not merely decorative but an assertion of noble lineage, status, and identity, making this goblet a personalized commission for a distinguished dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">The reverse of the goblet is no less impressive, beautifully decorated with an array of engraved laurels, ferns, blossoms, and floral finials. These botanical motifs were symbolic in Georgian decorative arts, reflecting themes of victory, prosperity, and natural beauty. Each flourish demonstrates the engravers meticulous attention to detail, achieved through copper-wheel engraving techniques mastered only by the finest artisans of the period. The combination of heraldry and floral engraving makes this goblet both a functional drinking vessel and a work of art, designed for ceremonial use or aristocratic dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Unsigned and unmarked as typical of its era, this goblet survives as a one-of-a-kind museum-quality piece. Its hand-blown form, historical heraldic engraving, and superb preservation render it an exceptional example of Georgian glassware. Presumably unique, it offers collectors, historians, and museums alike a tangible link to the nobility and social rituals of late 18th-century Britain under King George III. This is an authentic and correct artifact of remarkable rarity, reflecting both the refinement and the authority of its noble owner.