Flute glass with a portrait of William III c. 1655 - 1660
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This 17th-century flute glass, likely created between 1655 and 1660, is a beautiful example of decorative glassware. Etched with a detailed portrait of William III, the glass features a tall, slender design with a delicate stem and a wide base. This type of glass was likely used for ceremonial purposes, showcasing the skill of the anonymous glassmaker and the importance of the individual depicted, William III, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
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Prince William III was born in 1650, shortly after the death of his father, Stadtholder-Prince William II. He would not become stadtholder until 1672. Here he is depicted as a young child, with his coat of arms on the back of the glass.
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