| An example of 18th century English glass shatters world record at Bonhams this week |
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LONDON.- Bonhams have set a new record for an example of 18th century English glass, and a world record for an example of 18th century Beilby glass with the Prince William V of Orange goblet which sold this week for £117,000, as part of the AC Hubbard Collection of Fine English and Dutch Glass. The previous record for an example of 18th century Beilby glass was £67,000, set by Sotheby’s in 1997. Simon Cottle, Head of Bonhams Glass Department, comments, “The world record price for the important Prince William V goblet significantly underlines the steady growth in the value of English 18th century glass and emphasises Bonhams continued pre-eminence in this highly specialised market.” The goblet is signed by William Beilby of the Beilby workshop in Newcastle, which was renowned for read full article
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