Lot 56
  • 56

A Silesian mug and cover with view of Bad Landeck Grafschaft Glatz, early 19th century

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 20.5cm., 8 1/8 in.
the thick-walled cylindrical form engraved with the initials J.F. within a beaded oval cartouche, within a panoramic view of buildings inscribed Die Bäder bei Landeck above, with swags of polished beads below, flanked by two large cut and faceted stylised columns, the solid base cut with a band of palisade flutes, chamfered rim and wide loop handle, the possibly associated domed cover with faceted button finial and rim with serrated edge

Literature

Dietmar Zoedler, Schlesisches Glas - Schlesische Gläser, pp.136-137 and pl.60.

Condition

flat chip to rim (1cm x 1cm)
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