Lot 460
  • 460

A large thistle-shaped ruby cased glass goblet and cover, probably Russian, circa 1820

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • height 47cm., 18½in
cut in floral and diamond shaped facets on a circular square foot

Condition

There are some minor chips to the collar section of the glass and some areas on close inspection where the ruby paint has worn. There is a hairline crack on the interior bowl of the glass.
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