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Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.
Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.

LOT NO 1530

STOCK NO 153164

Early 19th century electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, the funnel bowl engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER', and initials 'Y I M' verso, within leafy sprigs and beneath a husk band to rim, upon a plain short spreading stem, upon conical foot, H13.5cm John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park was a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and friend of Sir Walter Scott. He sat in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), periods when fiercely contested elections often produced engraved drinking glasses as campaign propaganda, which were distributed in taverns and at election dinners. Examples connected to local candidates such as this are particularly scarce and survive as rare intersections of political history and material culture.

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Dating back to the early 19th century, this electioneering glass rummer, circa 1800-1830, is a fascinating piece of historical memorabilia. Engraved with the inscription 'MORRITT FOREVER' and the initials 'Y I M' verso, this rummer features leafy sprigs and a husk band around the rim, all supported by a plain short spreading stem atop a conical foot, measuring H13.5cm.

Belonging to John Bacon Sawrey Morritt (circa 1772–1843) of Rokeby Park, this glass rummer links back to a man of many talents - a traveller, classical scholar, landowner, politician, and close friend of Sir Walter Scott. Morritt served in Parliament for Beverley (1799–1802) and later for Northallerton (1814–1818), eras marked by fiercely contested elections that often prompted the creation of engraved drinking glasses for campaign purposes. These glasses were typically distributed in taverns and at election dinners.

Unique examples like this electioneering glass rummer tied to local candidates are exceedingly rare, offering a tangible connection to both political history and material culture. This piece is a testament to the intersection of politics and artistry during a significant period in British history. Don't miss the opportunity to acquire this exceptional and historical piece at the upcoming auction at Duggleby Auctioneers.



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