Four German glass beakers, engraved with ornaments, figures and inscription. Schlesia, 1730–1760. H. 10–13.5 cm. (4)
1. A beaker with facetted cuppa engraved with flowers in a vase surrounded by rocailles. H. 10 cm.
2. A beaker with vertical carvings on cuppa bordering two motifs with portrait flanked by flags with monogram FR (Fredericus Rex) and an inscription. Traces of gold. 1750–1760 (possibly 1757–58 according to inscription). H. 11.5 cm.
3. A beaker with cuppa parted in eight fields engraved with allegorical figures, hunting and castle scenery. H. 13.5 cm.
4. A beaker with cuppa with arcade fields engraved with rocailles, combings and proverb. 1750. H. 13 cm.
No. 3. From Foght collection, acquired at Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers in April 1960.
Provenance: Olaf Dalsgaard-Olsen (1903–1988), director of Nordisk Film. Thereafter Jørgen Schou-Christensen (1937–2025) former museum inspector at Kunstindustrimuseet (today Designmuseet/The Danish Designmuseum).
Wear due to age and use. No. 2 with small chip under foot. No. 3 with 1 with chip on rim. No. 4 with chip at foot rim.
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