A set of six cut and gilt wine glasses, two larger glasses and two decanters and assembled stoppers, circa 1910

Glasshouse of Gräflich Schaffgott’sche Josephinenhütten, Schreiberau, the glasses of flared trumped form, the decanters cut with elaborate motifs, each piece highlighted in raised gilding with the FR monogram within a cartouche of military trophies and flags surmounted with a crown

 

There is some wear go the gilding on both decanters and they are lacking original covers. There is some typical minor wear along the edges of the footrims.
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These examples come from an extensive glass service produced in the early 20th century, other examples from the service was sold at Christies, 31 October 2002. The glasses bear the monogram of King Frederick the Great and whilst it is uncertain why the service was commissioned, a possibility is that it was to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the King's birthday.