1908 Queen Alexandra & King Edward VII Scottish Natl Exhibition Souvenir Tumbler


1908 Queen Alexandra & King Edward VII Scottish Natl Exhibition Souvenir Tumbler

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1908 Queen Alexandra & King Edward VII Scottish Natl Exhibition Souvenir Tumbler:
$48.95



1908 Queen Alexandra & King Edward VII Scottish Natl Exhibition Souvenir Tumbler

This is a rare historical commemmitorivesouvenir glass tumbler. The front has acid-etchedportraits of \"Queen Alexandra & King Edward\" in the center of a floral wreath with a crown above them and a coat of arms on the lower center. The back has an acid-etched coat of arms and reads \'A presentation from Scottish National Exhibition Edinburgh 1908, John Baird Ltd. Glasgow\"The Scottish National Exhibition in Saughton Park, Edinburgh, ran for only six monthes. I was opened on the 1st May by Prince Arthur of Connaught, and was closed on Saturday 31st October by Sir Robert Cranston, Chairman of the Executive Committee.

This glass was made in the Scottish Glassworks Company ofJohnBairdLtd., (1876-1940+) 99 Milton St. Dundas Glasgow,Makers of Flint glass and other glass, plus plate glass mirrors with copper back.

Dimensions:3-7/8\"H x 3-3/4\"DCondition: Excellent - No chips, cracks, scratchesor repairs. The acid-etching is in remarkable condition with no fading.The bottom is ground and polished. There is amanufacturersstraw mark on the lower bottom edge of the back. The glass is thick and has a nice tone but not a bell tone. I do not believe this is flint glass.

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1908 Queen Alexandra & King Edward VII Scottish Natl Exhibition Souvenir Tumbler:
$48.95

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