An Honourable (English East India) Company small wine or cordial facet-stem glass, circa 1775-85, the bowl wheel-engraved with 'HONOURABLE COMPANY / TRADE AND PROSPER SPEED THE VALENTINE' with a trading vessel, set above a faceted stem and conical foot, 15.5cm high
Sold for £2,100
Condition Report
A few minute nibbles to edges of faceted stem and a couple of small surface scratches and one small surface bubble to bowl. A surface inclusion visible to top side of foot. General wear to underside of foot. Please see images.
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