{"product_id":"rare-antique-18th-century-jacobite-wine-glass-featuring-scottish-white-rose-a-single-bud-thistle-leaves-a-bee","title":"Rare Antique 18th Century Jacobite Wine Glass Featuring Scottish White Rose, A Single Bud, Thistle Leaves \u0026 A Bee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Rare Antique 18th Century Jacobite Wine Glass, Engraved With A Rare Five Petalled Rose Alba (The Scottish White Rose), A Single Bud, Thistle Leaves And A Single Bee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese drinking glasses from the 18th century were a form of covert political expression used by supporters of the exiled Stuart monarchy. These glasses featured intricate engravings symbolising loyalty to the Jacobite cause, such as the rose and bud (representing James Francis Edward Stuart and his heirs) and thistle leaves (symbolising the Stuart lineage). Some also bore secret toasts to “The King Over the Water,” referring to the exiled Stuarts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese glasses were used in clandestine gatherings where Jacobites would toast their cause, often in defiance of the ruling Hanoverian government.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Jacobite symbolism, a bee, as seen on this example, represents industry, loyalty, and resilience, qualities admired by the movement. While not as commonly used as the rose, thistle, or oak leaf, bees were sometimes associated with the exiled Stuart monarchy, reflecting their perseverance and the hope of a “return to the hive” (restoration to the throne).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound. Very very small flea bite to the foot as photographed. Nibbles like these are commonly filed out, but this has been left in completely original condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures 14cm x 8cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 140.55 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shipping\" href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55279909568895,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/2F0AF23B-CC6F-49C4-992B-06A9B42E086F.jpg?v=1743684375","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-antique-18th-century-jacobite-wine-glass-featuring-scottish-white-rose-a-single-bud-thistle-leaves-a-bee","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}