New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Goblet

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Dateca. 1730

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
Base: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)

Inscribed"ES LEBE FRIEDRICH AUGUST, KOENIG IN POHLEN, UND, CHURFUERST ZU SACSHEN, UNSER GNAEDIGSTER HERR VIVAT". Engraved wording translates: "A Toast to Frederick August, King of Poland & Elector of Saxony, our gracious lord. Long may he live.".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6866

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DescriptionGoblet/pokal of clear glass. Funnel bowl is engraved with crowned coat of arms of King Frederick Augustus above his cipher surrounded by baroque arabesques and his profile portraits and on the reverse is an engraving (see inscription). On a solid diagonal twisted stem with internal red twist on a plain round foot engraved with a floral and scroll design.