Lot 22
  • 22

A Silesian armorial goblet with a view of Liebenthal Warmbrunn, circa 1730-40

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • 20cm., 7 7/8 in.
the faceted deep ogee bowl engraved with a panoramic city view inscribed Lieben - Thal above, within a scrolling foliate rococo cartouche, flanked by scenes of linen workers at various pursuits, the reverse with a coat-of-arms below the initials L S, above a band of cut flutes, the faceted inverted baluster stem with wide conical foot engraved with foliate scroll, rosette-cut base

Literature

Dietmar Zoedler, Schlesisches Glas - Schlesische Gläser, p.75, figs.25 and 26

Condition

Generally in good condition
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