The Delights Of Bachus A Fine Engraved Tumbler 1830-60

Description

Heading : A 19th century engraved German glass tumbler
Date : c1830-1860
Origin : Germany
Colour : Clear
Bowl : Engraved with three panels text in German. A pair of doves above “the love of happiness”. A barrel with polished wine glass “and Bachus delights”. Finally a cornucopia above “Fortunas blict verdrange deinen leiden”
Foot : 2.5cm thick disc foot with hobnail diamonds cut with stars and strawberry diamonds
Pontil : Polished
Glass Type : Lead free
Size : 12cm tall.   10cm bowl and 8cm foot
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks
Restoration : None
Weight : 391 grams

The final motto approximates to ‘may good fortune quickly dispel your sorrows’. Many thanks to polyglot Penny Smith for her kind assistance