A Silesian armorial sweetmeat glass Hirschberger Tal, circa 1760

Estimate

4,000 - 5,000 GBP

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Description

13.5cm., 5 3/8 in.

the shell-shaped oval bowl cut and gilt with palmettes to the sides, the reserve filled with foliate scroll including two coats-of-arms to the front above arched facets, set on a faceted knopped stem and conical foot with faceted rim

Literature

Dietmar Zoedler, Schlesisches Glas - Schlesische Gläser, p.201, pl.13