Rare "Greene Pattern" Venetian Goblet

Rare "Greene Pattern" Venetian Goblet

C 1660/70

Item Ref: 650

A very rare and historically important goblet closely following the designs of glasses ordered on behalf of the English Glass Seller Company by John Greene from Morrelli in Venise, the drawings provided by Greene to Morrelli in Venise of the designs required are held in the British Museum.

The large conical bowl with solid base sits on a hollow ball knop, all on a folded foot

Height 6 5/16th ins 16 cm

A superb example in perfect original condition