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Bohemian Amber CHALICE Goblet FREDERICK THE GREAT 1860
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Gorgeous. 19th centurymythical and historical charm at its most alluring. Large, heavyBohemian art glass chalice. Or goblet. Amber-flashed, cut and stunningly etched crystal. From mid-1800s. Decorations
Inside oval medallion, an etched portrait of Frederick II, the Great king of Prussia. (Born 1712, reigned 1740 to 1786.) Notice striking contrast, his handsome face in clear glass surrounded by frosted. Extraordinary detail, too. His wig, for example, with hairs finely drawn in, right down to ribbon-tied pony tail trailing down his back. Fabric of his jacket also looks incredibly real. (See 6th photo.) Medallion framed with clear-glass thumbprints cut into frosted glass. These round "thumbprints" are mirrored in scalloped motif around rim, w frosted portion is finely crosshatched. On to the fantastically ornate, winged Capricorn (which we took at first to be a unicorn). Gets its name from myth in which the Greek God Pan was transformed into a half-goat, half-fish when he dove into the Nile River to escape the giant Typhon. This glorious creature is featured as a pair, on both sides of portrait. The fabulous tails meet on back, w they morph into exquisitely detailed botanical decorations. (2nd photo.) C ut into ten clear panels beneath images, mirrored by amber-flashed panels on pedestal and base. Note Unable to verify that portrait is Frederick the Great. Others agree it looks like him, however, and star on gentleman's breast would indicate a Head of State. Historical Notes A wedding gift to my client in 1960. Purchased in a reputable antique store, w buyer was told it was produced for some special occasion around 1860 (information I have been able to verify). Measurements 7 1/8 " tall x 3 1/2 " diameter at top x 3 5/8 " diameter at base. Weight: 1 pound 13 ounces (824 grams). Condition In lovely, old condition. Not quite perfect. Small nick in breast of Capricorn to right of portrait. Above that on rim, a crack measuring 3/4 ". One inch to left of it, a small chip. First two of these are visible to camera. They do not detract from splendid beauty of the piece, and in fact, my client was unaware of them. (More CLOSE-UP PHOTOS on request.) Provenance From a New York-area estate that's in the process of being downsized. See and watch for more listings from this and other collections. Please refer to my feedback for reliability. 
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