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Interestingly, the narrative weaves in political undertones, illustrating how glass design could be associated with loyalty to the Stuart line in England. Jacobite supporters recognized certain glass symbols, creating a clandestine bond among those loyal to the deposed James II. Etched messages and coin glasses served as reminders of their allegiance, demonstrating how glassware was not merely decorative but also a medium of discrete communication in tumultuous times.