Three Gilded 18th Century Schnapps Glasses c1790

Description

Heading : 18th century gilded schnapps glasses
Date : c1790
Origin : German or Bohemian
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Slice and facet cut round funnel bowl with a gilt rim and gilded stars. one glass has a further geometric band included
Stem : Diamond facet cutting
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : The tallest is 11.7cm tall with a 4.1cm bowl and a 5.4cm
Condition : Very good. one glass has a chip on the foot measuring 6cm as shown
Restoration : None
Weight : 208 grams combined

The gilding is reminiscent of gilding on a Giles atelier example we sold some four years ago. We have often seen scattered stars on Newcastle light balusters too. This is a neo-classical style also found on all manner of decor. plasterwork. garments and porcelain . stars were clearly in vogue. Small really can be beautiful.