Goblet (Pokal) with "Hail to the King"

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Goblet (Pokal) with "Hail to the King"

Manufacturer Potsdam or Zechlin Court Glasshouse (German, 1674-1734 (Potsdam) | 1736-1890 (Zechlin))

Date1725-1735

DimensionsH: 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)

MediumGlass; gilt and engraved.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

2005.2A

On View

Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion (2444 Monroe Street), Glass Pavilion Gallery, 4

DescriptionThe funnel bowl with gilt rim and gilt-edged band of stylized leaves around the base, foot and cover, engraved and gilt 'Es lebe der König'[Hail to the King] within a circular panel flanked by martial trophies, set on a faceted baluster stem with air bubble inclusions between a gilt knop and plain section, the cover with faceted baluster finial between gilt knops.

Published ReferencesFine British and European Ceramics and Glass, Sotheby's, London, December 2, 2004, LO 4731, lot 91.