Communion beaker
This beaker and its companion are wheel engraved with scenes from the prophesies of Joanna Southcott. Both include an apple tree with figures of Joanna and Shiloh beneath.The inscription reads:...
This beaker and its companion are wheel engraved with scenes from the prophesies of Joanna Southcott. Both include an apple tree with figures of Joanna and Shiloh beneath.The inscription reads:...
Glass globes filled with water were used as a lens to intensify the light of a candle and direct the beam on to the pillow. A diamond-engraved inscription ‘Herbert’ indicates...
This is part of a wine glass which was found during the excavation of a household rubbish pit in Exeter. The shape and decoration of the glass is similar to...
This wine glass was found in several pieces during an archaeological excavation in Exeter. It was found in a household rubbish pit with fragments of pottery and other glass vessels....
This is part of a wine glass which was found during the excavation of a household rubbish pit in Exeter. The shape and decoration of the glass is similar to...
This stained glass panel shows a standing angel wearing a feathered suit and holding a censer. The style is characteristic of the Exeter workshop of the late 15th century, and...
This chalk drawing is by PH Gosse and was probably used as a teaching aid. It is annotated with the words ‘glass crabs’ which refers to the larval stage of...
This medieval glass jug is made from green 'potash' glass and was discovered by archaeologists in Exeter. Only the the rim, neck and adjoining handle have survived....
This is the top portion of a large glass jug. It is one of the best examples of Roman glass found in Exeter....
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