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A Bohemian Cut Glass Pokel or Goblet with Hunt Scene, Circa 1840-60 Silesia is an historically important glass making region of Europe. ;The glass, of bell form, with beautifully engraved horseman and hounds with grape vine and wheat sprays. ;The bowl is raised on a circular foot. ;This pieces was made with a wonderfully detailed engraved design of a fox hunting scene for the British market. A pokel was a goblet with a stemed foot and a cover, often missing today. ;It was passed amongst the guests for drinking a toast on a festive occasion, hence sometimes called a Gesundheitsglas. ( An Illustrated Dictionary of Glass, Harold Newman.) Height: 12 inches x 5 3/4 inch diameter. (30.48cm x 14.6cm)
Antique Glass
Antique Cut Glass
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