Four engraved glasses 19th century

Four engraved glasses 19th century, one engraved with eight small panels containing various motifs and inscribed 'Bowers Westdean Gardens 1831' above further inscriptions in German, one with a gentleman looking out to sea and dated 26th November 1841, and a pair of German goblets engraved with figures at work beside machinery, 14.8cm max. (4)

Frederick Bower or Bowyer was a wealthy china merchant who acquired West Dean estate in West Sussex in 1871 and opened the gardens there to the public. It would appear the first glass would relate to him, although the date of 1831 seems to bear no relevance.

Provenance: from a private collection in Sussex.