A Gilt-decorated engraved glass beaker
Probably St. Petersburg Glassworks, period of Elizabeth I
The elongated thistle-shaped bowl with faceted bulbous lower part on circular foot, the body engraved with two oval medallions enclosing the gilt crowned monogram of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and the gilt Imperial double-headed eagle amidst foliate sprays, apparently unmarked.
5 in. (12.8 cm.)
A Gilt-decorated engraved glass beaker
Probably St. Petersburg Glassworks, period of Elizabeth I
The elongated thistle-shaped bowl with faceted bulbous lower part on circular foot, the body engraved with two oval medallions enclosing the gilt crowned monogram of Empress Elizabeth Petrovna and the gilt Imperial double-headed eagle amidst foliate sprays, apparently unmarked.
5 in. (12.8 cm.)
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