Goblets show family value

Almost singlehandedly, Sir Laurence Whistler (1912-2000) revived the tradition of British diamond point engraving in the post-war era. His stippled glass goblets were particularly innovative: engraved on both sides of the bowl with views of the English countryside, they create an illusion of perspective.

A good example, a Whitefriars goblet titled The Coast Road, sold for £1700 at Mallams (25% buyer’s…

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