Lot Essay
This type of 'fun' glasses was extremely popular during the 18th century.
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CIRCA 1730
Details
An English or German engraved trick glass
CIRCA 1730
Fopglas, the funnel bowl pierced with openings amidst ornaments,
with hexagonal ribbed baluster stem (chip to the foot)
15.6 cm. high
CIRCA 1730
Fopglas, the funnel bowl pierced with openings amidst ornaments,
with hexagonal ribbed baluster stem (chip to the foot)
15.6 cm. high
Exhibited
On loan to Museum Simon van Gijn, Dordrecht, 1993-2004, inv.no. 17394.
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