Lot 71
  • 71

A Silesian 'Kuglergraveurglas' beaker with views of Kynast, Kochelfall and Zackenfall Hirschberger Tal, first quarter 19th century

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

Description

  • 10.7cm., 4 1/8 in.
the cylindrical form with four columns cut with fine diamonds in relief and arches with polished dots forming three arcaded panels each engraved with a view either of a castle, inscribed Kynast, or two waterfalls, inscribed Kochelfall and Zackenfall, respectively, the reverse with Seliger within a shield, above a band of lozenges and a narrow band of fine diamonds, the base inscribed Andenken von IBM within radial cutting

Provenance

with Uwe Friedleben, Hannover, 1972

Literature

Dietmar Zoedler, Schlesisches Glas - Schlesische Gläser, pp.145-146, pl.62

Condition

Generally in good condition
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