German Friendship Glass with Pedestal Stem c1740

Description

Heading : German Friendship glass with pedestal stem c1740
Period : Francis I as Holy Roman Emperor
Origin : Germany – possibly Saxony
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Round funnel – engraved with a coronet, sunburst, two shaking hands, two flaming polished hearts, and a landscape. Above this reads: “Unser Freundschaft Soll Bestehen Bis Wir Aus Der Veldt Vergehen” translates as “Our friendship will last until we pass away from the earth”.
Stem : Pedestal with large air tear
Foot : Folded conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Lead
Size : 17.6cm height, 8.1cm diameter bowl, 8.6cm diameter foot
Condition : Excellent, no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight: 158 grams