History - Antique hunting... with Roo Irvine
Antique hunting... with Roo Irvine
Photo Metropolitan Museum of Art CC0 1.0 Wineglass with a Jacobite rose
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Strange relics of secret Jacobite loyalty
n the world of antiques and antiquities fewer materials have a history as rich as glass. Although it dates back more than 6,000 years it is but a moment in comparison to fossils and gemstones from 4 billion years ago.
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However, within its seemingly short span of existence a complex and fascinating history has been cemented. From decadent and vibrant Venetian glass to relatively plain English crystal each development has its own distinctive attributes.
In terms of Scottish glass, Caithness, Monart and Strathearn quickly spring to mind as favourites among collectors but the one that truly beats at the heart of Scottish history is Jacobean glass. Perhaps the most beautiful, artistic and
