Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
A superb early 18th-century engraved wine glass goblet dating to c1711.
It has a large round funnel bowl engraved with a floral cartouche containing a double-headed eagle with spreading wings, the claws holding a sceptre and sword with a central royal crown between the eagle heads.
Sits on a complex stem with a large central teared inverted baluster knop with cushion knops and merese above and below. Conical folded foot engraved with flowers.
The double headed eagle has been associated to the Habsburg dynasty since the 16th century who ruled over much of Europe and Russia on the throne of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 until 1740. The goblet celebrates the coronation of Charles VI, who became the Holy Roman Emperor in 1711 following the death of Joseph I.
Provenance
With Heide Hübner Kunsthandel, 2 November 1979 (label retained on underside of foot)
Part of the Christian von Reitzenstein Nuremberg Collection
Date & Origin
Bohemia, c1711
Condition
The bowl has had a museum standard repair to an old crack and is 100% stable. No other chips cracks or restoration.
Dimensions.
Height: 30.5cm (almost 12 inches)
Rim diameter: 10.2cm
Foot diameter: 12.5cm
Exhibit Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.
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Tall Early 18th Century Nuremberg Royal Habsburg Engraved Wine Glass Goblet C1711
