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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Goblet and Cover

ca. 1730 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved with the arms of von Stosch of Prussia.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Glass
  • Cover
Materials and techniques
Glass, engraved
Brief description
Goblet and cover, engraved with the arms of von Stosch of Prussia, Silesia, about 1730
Physical description
Engraved with the arms of von Stosch of Prussia.
Dimensions
  • Conversion size only height: 23cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'Springt gleich dass Spröde Glas bricht Eÿsen stahl und Stein so soll die Freündschaffe doch sets unzerbrendlich sein' (Inscribed)
    Translation
    Brittle glass shatters, iron steel and stone break, but friendship shall be indestructible
  • 'Erhlicher leuthe' (Inscribed)
Gallery label
Goblet and cover , engraved Silesia, about 1730 Wilfred Buckley Collection (C.371 &A-1936) Engraved with the arms of von Stosch of Prussia. The cover is not original to the cup. .(18/06/2009)
Credit line
Wilfred Buckley Collection
Production
The cover is not original to the cup.
Other number
8823 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.371&A-1936

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Record createdJune 18, 2009
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