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Goblet

Manufacturer Christian Gottfried Schneider

CultureSilesian

Dateca. 1760

MediumGlass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)

InscribedInscribed: "Floreat" and "Commercium" meaning May Commerce Flower.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6872

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 7

DescriptionGoblet of clear glass. Conical bowl with a gilt rim. Paneled contracted bottom third. Cut in high relief and engraved. Divided into two large and two small segments. One plum-like form engraved with figures, scenes, flowers and scrolls. Other has a large scene inscribed "Floreat" and a ship inscribed "Commercium"(meaning May Commerce Flower". Lower crowned cipher on a solid stem of faceted knop and cylinder and slightly conical foot. Faceted rim and a pointed swag band. Broken repaired foot.

Published References_Glassammlung Helfried Krug_, Munich, 1965, pl. 227-237 for similar goblets.