Lot 31
  • 31

A Silesian armorial wine glass with views of Warmbrunn and Zackelfall Warmbrunn, circa 1750

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 18.2cm., 7 1/8 in.
the deep ogee bowl engraved with a panoramic view entitled  Warmbrunn, Holzplan and Zackels Einfall above, below a double coat-of-arms accollĂ©, with rose swag and cherub garland, the reverse cut and gilt with a raised palmette, below a gilt line rim, set on a shouldered hexagonal baluster stem and conical foot engraved with a band of lozenges with chamfered rim, the base cut with a band of polished ovals 

Literature

Dietmar Zoedler, Schlesisches Glas - Schlesische Gläser, p.118, pl.51

Condition

tiny chips to foot rim
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