Lot Essay
Cf. the opaque-twist example from the Bradford Collection sold in these Rooms, 4 June 1985, lot 24.
CIRCA 1770, ATTRIBUTED TO 'ALIUS'
Details
A facet-stemmed stipple-engraved goblet
Circa 1770, attributed to 'Alius'
The slightly flared funnel bowl with a scene emblematic of 'Friendship' of two boys shaking hands and exchanging a goblet, the lower part of the bowl faceted, the faceted stem with shoulder and waist knops, the shaped foot with bevelled footrim (four chips to footrim and one to stem)
6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) high
Circa 1770, attributed to 'Alius'
The slightly flared funnel bowl with a scene emblematic of 'Friendship' of two boys shaking hands and exchanging a goblet, the lower part of the bowl faceted, the faceted stem with shoulder and waist knops, the shaped foot with bevelled footrim (four chips to footrim and one to stem)
6 3/8in. (16.2cm.) high