Lot 240
  • 240

A Thuringian engraved armorial glass goblet with the arms of Adolphus von Dalberg, circa 1730

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

Description

  • glass
  • 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. high
the U-shaped bowl engraved with the coat-of-arms of von Dalberg, set on a cushion knop and teared hexagonal pedestal stem, on a conical folded foot decorated with scrolling foliage,

Condition

In overall good appearance. There are two minute chips to the inner edge of the rim, which may have been polished down slightly. Some very minor imperfections to the glass.
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Catalogue Note

Adolphus von Dalberg (29th May 1678 - 3rd November 1737) was a German Benedictine Prince-Abbot of Fulda Abbey. He was elected Prince-Abbot in 1724, and in 1734 founded the city’s University which became known after his own name, the Alma Adolphina.