Historical information

During a visit to Ulimaroa in 1994, Dr Richard Howell (Coventry, West Midlands), Griselda Cooper (Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham) and David Greaves (Ashington Hospital, Northumberland) presented the College with a Royal Brierley etched vase. This gift was accepted on behalf of the college by the Registrar, Mrs Joan Sheales. Royal Brierley is a crystal glass manufacturer based in Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands. It is one of the oldest crystal glass manufacturers in England which dates back to the early 17th century.

Physical description

Medium sized round shaped crystal vase, hand made, decorated with etched floral motifs.

Inscriptions & markings

[LABEL] SINCE 1776 / Royal Brierley / HANDMADE / IN / ENGLAND