Lot 52
  • 52

A Silesian goblet and a cover with view of Stonsdorf circa 1790

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • 24cm., 9½in. overall
the ovoid bowl engraved with a panoramic view inscribed Stonsdorff above, all within an oval panel bordered by fruiting vine, the reverse with an elaborate square cartouche inscribed Vivat H. Bruder Helwig, flanked by foliate scroll, pendant beaded swags and floral garlands, perching birds and flower sprays, below a formal border, the base with honeycomb faceting, set on a collar above a high spreading square stem and pedestal foot, the associated faceted domed cover with faceted ball finial

Provenance

Fischer Auktions, Heilbronn, no.39, lot 629

Condition

typical chips to rim, an area of rubbing to foot, some wear to knop
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