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A fine Silesian engraved armorial beaker with views of Haarlem Hirschberger Tal, circa 1720
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- 10cm., 3 7/8 in.
the faceted flared form finely engraved with a panoramic view inscribed HAERLEM, with two sets of coats-of-arms of the city held by pairs of cherubs above the scene and inscribed VICIT VIM VIRTUS, the reverse with a single allegorical figure, all within elaborate foliate cartouches and borders with fruit, flowers and c-scrolls
Catalogue Note
Compare with same scene on a goblet in the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Axel von Saldern, Glas, p.142, pl.76