Goblet, part of a matching pair in a wine set presented to Captain W. Milne of the 'Brunswick', 1795.

Ovoid goblet engraved below the rim with a band of circular paterae, interspersed with bunches of grapes, acorns, pears, pineapples and pinks on a hatched ground, and beneath it a band of vine leaves. Narrow flared stem and foliage decoration round base of foot.

The body of the goblet is inscribed within a circular medallion: 'Presented by the Underwriters of London, Glasgow, Greenock and Newcastle to CAPTAIN MILNE in Honor of his Sufferings & exemplary Perseverance in conducting the BRUNSWICK In the greatest Distress for seven weeks through the most imminent Dangers into Safety 1795'.

The ship 'Brunswick' of 624 tons was built at Greenock in 1791. She was armed with 16 nine pounders and two three pounders. Owned by Hunter & Company, she was used mainly as a coastal transport. Lloyd's List for 24 April 1795 reported that the 'Brunswick' had arrived at Fayal in the Azores on her way to Portsmouth from Halifax with 13 feet of water in her hold, having sprung a leak at sea after a gale. Being unable to unload the ship, Captain Milne took on extra hands and proceeded to Lisbon. On 25 April she reached Lisbon and eventually on 6 October arrived at Portsmouth.

Part of a set with a punch bowl (PLT0085), a salver (PLT0086) and a goblet (PLT0088).