{"product_id":"green-glass-carboy-with-painted-armorial-crest","title":"Glass Carboy with Pauncefote Armorial Crest,","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking 19th century British glass carboy with a bulbous, onion-shaped body and short neck. The green glass has a rich appearance and displays a hand-painted and gilded armorial shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe armorial features the Pauncefote family arms, including three silver lions on a red ground. Below the shield is the family motto \"PENSEZ FORT\", meaning \"Think Boldly\" or \"Think Firmly\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge decorative glass vessels of this type were used in Georgian and Victorian pharmacy and chemist shop displays. Brightly coloured liquids and painted decoration helped attract attention from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extensive quartering on the shield reflects the family's long heraldic history and includes several additional armorial devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and distinctive piece of Victorian glass with strong heraldic interest, suitable for collectors of antique glass, pharmacyalia and British social history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 48cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 40cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avocet Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53262791082322,"sku":"AVO007","price":695.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/6006\/2290\/files\/GlassCarboywithcrest2.jpg?v=1790281514","url":"https:\/\/www.williamsandparfitt.co.uk\/products\/green-glass-carboy-with-painted-armorial-crest","provider":"Williams \u0026 Parfitt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}