Live Auction 2374500 Years: Decorative Arts Europe Including Oriental Carpets and Including Sculpture from the Collection of Michael Hall
A GERMAN GLASS WINE GOBLET
Lot 68

A GERMAN GLASS WINE GOBLET

CIRCA 1760

Closed11 June 2010

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A GERMAN GLASS WINE GOBLET
CIRCA 1760
Of flaring form, engraved with a crowned AR 3 monogram for Augustus III, Elector of Saxony, on a slightly conical foot
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm.) high

Specialist note

Augustus III (1734-1763), son of Augustus II the Strong, was known throughout his rule for being a passionate huntsman and patron of the arts, often putting these personal interests before those of his country.