c1952 Edinburgh Large Glass Coronation Goblet c1956 by Sir Laurence Whistler

A large centrepiece Goblet with Commemorative design for the Queen Elizabeth Coronation signed by maker LW (Laurence Whistler)

Commissioned for Edinburgh glass.
Sir Laurence Whistler, the writer, poet and glass engraver, who singlehandedly revived the tradition of point engraving on glass goblets and bowls, an intricate technique popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. His simultaneous use of line engraving and stippling methods on both sides of the glass was a great innovation, creating an illusion of perspective in his portrayal of unmistakeably English landscapes.

Laurence had many followers, and in 1975 became the first president of the newly-established Guild of Glass Engravers. Exhibitions of his glass over the years included those at Agnews in 1969, the Coming Museum, New York, in 1974, Sotheby's in 1992 - to celebrate his 80th birthday - and one with his son, Simon, also a glass engraver, in Salisbury in 1994.

His glasses were popular commemorative gifts and he also received several commissions from the Royal family. He also engraved glass for several church windows, including his most important commission of 12 large windows at Moreton church, Dorset.

Measures Height 11" or 28cm 
Rim diameter 5 & 3/8" or 13.7cm 
Foot Diameter 5 & 1/8" or 13cm 

Inspection found some tarnishing, scratches and signs of wear plus clouding to the glass in areas.
No chips cracks or restoration. 

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