Lot Essay
See illustration p.21
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CIRCA 1730
Details
A Thuringian-engraved erotic goblet and a cover
Circa 1730
(Deckelpokal) the generous trumpet bowl engraved in Mattschliff and Tiefschnitt with two foliate medallions, one with a winged amorino with bow and quiver of arrows, inscribed: Wenn du nicht treu will sein so (when you will not be faithful so...), the reverse en suite with a pair of mating fowl inscribed unsonst (in vain), the lower part with pointed leaves, upon a facetted multi-knopped stem, the foot engraved with foliage, the domed cover with foliage and facetted spire finial (crack to the cover)
29.5cm high
Circa 1730
(Deckelpokal) the generous trumpet bowl engraved in Mattschliff and Tiefschnitt with two foliate medallions, one with a winged amorino with bow and quiver of arrows, inscribed: Wenn du nicht treu will sein so (when you will not be faithful so...), the reverse en suite with a pair of mating fowl inscribed unsonst (in vain), the lower part with pointed leaves, upon a facetted multi-knopped stem, the foot engraved with foliage, the domed cover with foliage and facetted spire finial (crack to the cover)
29.5cm high
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