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Royal Brierley lead crystal whisky tumbler with two pheasants hand-engraved by Nick Davey

Royal Brierley Game Pheasants — a beautifully observed country sporting scene, hand-engraved on English crystal by master engraver Nick Davey

Name: Royal Brierley Game Pheasants — a beautifully observed country sporting scene, hand-engraved on English crystal by master engraver Nick Davey
SKU: PT26DG17
Price: 65.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Original price was: £95.00.Current price is: £65.00.

A familiar sporting subject, but rendered with quite exceptional skill. Master engraver Nick Davey has brought the pheasant to life on a handsome Royal Brierley lead crystal whisky tumbler, using the delicate variations of light and shade that only the engraver’s hand can achieve.

Look closely at the finely worked plumage, the confident outline of the birds and the extraordinary precision of the engraving. The crystal itself becomes part of the picture, catching the light and giving the scene a wonderful sense of depth.

Freehand glass engraving is now a rare art. Royal Brierley, whose history stretches back to 1776, is among the distinguished names that have preserved this demanding craft. Nick Davey’s sporting engravings are particularly appealing to those who appreciate both the traditions of the field and the skill of the individual craftsman.

British-made, individually hand-engraved and signed, the tumbler is supplied in its own Royal Brierley presentation box. A handsome gift for a shooting friend — or a very agreeable addition to one’s own drinks cabinet.

For more details, and to order, please read on . . .

SKU: PT26DG17 Categories: Country Sports, Gun Room, Homes, Boardroom, Dining room, Glassware Tag: ROYAL BRIERLEY

Description

The Engraver’s Art — A Tradition of 3,500 Years

The art of engraving stretches back some 3,500 years, to the skilled craftsmen of ancient Mesopotamia, whose intricate seals were cut into hard stone with astonishing precision.

Glass engraving developed over the centuries, but a decisive advance came in England during the late 17th century. The glassmaker George Ravenscroft perfected a form of lead crystal whose exceptional brilliance and clarity made it particularly suitable for cutting and engraving. Its relatively soft surface also offered artists new possibilities for fine decorative work.

By the 18th century, English crystal was becoming celebrated for both its beauty and its craftsmanship. It was during this flourishing period, in 1776, that Royal Brierley was founded in the glassmaking country around Stourbridge.

Techniques and fashions have changed enormously since then, but the finest freehand engraving remains a demanding art. The engraver must work directly on the crystal, building an image through countless controlled marks, with no opportunity to conceal a careless stroke.

Today, Nick Davey, master engraver, continues this remarkable tradition for Royal Brierley.

The Pheasant — A Sporting Portrait

For those familiar with the shooting field, the appeal of Nick Davey’s pheasant engraving needs little explanation.

This is not a stylised emblem or a mechanically reproduced decoration. It is an individually engraved sporting portrait, carefully observed and executed with an artist’s understanding of form, texture and light.

The fine detail of the plumage is particularly impressive. The engraver creates depth and contrast through the crystal itself, so that the birds acquire an almost three-dimensional quality as the glass is turned in the hand.

Each tumbler is individually hand-engraved and bears Nick Davey’s signature — a pleasing assurance of the personal craftsmanship behind the finished piece.

Royal Brierley — English Crystal Since 1776

Royal Brierley’s story began in 1776, in the heart of the celebrated glassmaking country around Stourbridge. More than two centuries later, its British-made crystal continues a distinguished tradition of skilled glassmaking and decorative craftsmanship.

The company’s long association with the Royal Household began in 1919, when King George V granted its first Royal Warrant. Today, Royal Brierley proudly holds a Royal Warrant from His Majesty King Charles III.

Its enduring reputation rests on the clarity and quality of its crystal, the skill of its craftsmen and an artistry that transforms everyday objects into things of lasting beauty.

A Sporting Gift of Distinction

There is particular pleasure in a useful object that also displays exceptional craftsmanship.

This Royal Brierley whisky tumbler is made to be enjoyed, its clear lead crystal providing a handsome setting for Nick Davey’s engraving and for the amber glow of a favourite malt.

It would make a thoughtful gift for a shooting host, a keeper or a friend who appreciates the sporting life. Equally, it is something one might be very happy to keep.

Each tumbler is supplied individually in its own Royal Brierley presentation box.

Other sporting engravings by Nick Davey available from CountryClubuk include the Leaping Salmon and Stag.

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