Graduated Set Gilded 18th Century Schnapps Glasses c1790

Description

Heading : 18th century gilded schnapps glasses
Date : c1790
Origin : German or Bohemian
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Hendecagonal (eleven-sided) bowl with a gilt rim and gilded stars
Stem : Diamond facet cutting
Foot : Conical
Pontil : Snapped
Glass Type : Soda
Size : Approximately 4 1/2 inches tall with a 1 1/2 inch bowl and 2 1/8 inch foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 215 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 garments. stars were clearly in vogue. Small really can be beautiful.