Antique signed engraved glass pitcher. Made in Bohemia (then part of Austrian Empire) by Kamenicky Senov factory and engraved by Karl (Carl) Pietsch (1828 - 1883) and retailed by Lobmeyr company in Vienna. Made circa 1874. Measures 13 1/2 inches tall. Hollow round base with narrow neck with small flattened knopf. Classic amphora shape. The entire surface is superbly engraved with the 3 GRACES, cupids and winged putti and lots of birds. A ring of very finely detailed flowers and berries encircles the base and the same goes around the slope above the shoulder of the pitcher near the bottom end of the handle. The entire surface is richly covered in continuous joyous decoration. Quality is outstanding. Magnificent nude figures of the women with wonderful attention to detail and tremendous artistic sensitivity. The base has an engraved Lobmeyr signature. Below the feet of one cupid is the CP signature of Carl Pietsch. Condition is excellent. No chips/cracks/damage/restoration of any sort. Status: For Sale Reference#: 3439 Condition: good Year: 1874 Title: 1870 SIGNED CARL PIETSCH LOBMEYR ENGRAVED GLASS PITCHER

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