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18th Century King Frederick William II of Prussia Cypher Engraved Glass Tumbler C1785
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18th Century King Frederick William II of Prussia Cypher Engraved Glass Tumbler C1785

18th century
Sold 16 October 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

An 18th century glass tumbler engraved with the royal cypher of King Frederick William II of Prussia dating to c1785.

A tapered bowl with the cypher FR surrounded by flowering honeysuckle. Solid base with semi polished pontil. King Frederick William II of Prussia was born in 1744 and was King of Prussia from 1786 until his death in 1797.

A very rare glass.

Date & Origin

Bohemian or Saxon, c1785.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration. Clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 10.2 cm

Rim diameter: 9.2 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Engraved Glass Tumbler to the Georgian era.

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SA1130050
Dealers Internal Reference
2024111317
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An 18th century glass tumbler engraved with the royal cypher of King Frederick William II of Prussia dating to c1785.
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A tapered bowl with the cypher FR surrounded by flowering honeysuckle. Solid base with semi polished pontil. King Frederick William II of Prussia was born in 1744 and was King of Prussia from 1786 until his death in 1797.

A very rare glass.

Date & Origin

Bohemian or Saxon, c1785.

Condition

Excellent, age-related wear as shown. No chips, cracks or restoration. Clean and clear.

Dimensions

Height: 10.2 cm

Rim diameter: 9.2 cm

Height
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Engraved Glass Tumbler to the Georgian era.

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SA1130050
Dealers Internal Ref
2024111317
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An antique clear glass tumbler featuring an intricate wheel-engraved royal cypher and crown motif.
18th Century King Frederick William II of Prussia Cypher Engraved Glass Tumbler c1785
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An antique clear glass tumbler featuring an intricate wheel-engraved royal cypher and crown motif.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGlassware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsWheel engraving, Royal cypher, Crown motif, Scrollwork
  • SizeH 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Eighteenth-century engraved glassware typically features wheel-engraved or diamond-point ornamentation depicting heraldic crests, royal ciphers, portraits, or allegorical scenes on potash-lime or lead glass.

These vessels were crafted using traditional glassblowing techniques, resulting in heavy-metal lead crystal or potash glass often characterised by natural imperfections such as air bubbles and pontil marks.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut wheel engravings with frosted details, genuine age-related wear including base scratching, pontil scars on the underside, and minor variations in wall thickness.

Displaying the piece inside a glass-fronted cabinet or on a decorative surface allows the fine wheel-engraving to catch ambient light while maintaining historical context.

Preserve antique glass by hand washing in tepid water with mild detergent, avoiding harsh scrubbing, and keeping pieces away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations.
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