Very Large Crystal “pokal” - Bohemia (?), 18th Century

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Very large POKAL in crystal (or crystalline glass with a high proportion of lead oxide) with a frustoconical cut with twenty sides, baluster leg and rings and large horizontal foot. It is engraved with a complex coat of arms flanked by two crowned lions, surmounted by four plumed helms themselves crowned respectively with a double-headed eagle, a lion, a trophy and a griffin. The rest of the surface is decorated with foliage and quartefeuille. The leg, the underside of the foot, the top of the lid and its grip are cut with polygonal and oval facets.
Height: 43.2 cm.
Weight: 1.71 kg.
BOHEMIA (?), mid-18th century

In perfect condition
Bibliography:
“Use and prestige glass” by Jacqueline Bellanger
“The art of glass in Europe” by Olga Drahotovà
“Through the glass” by the Museum departmental antiques department of Rouen
“ARCOLE and RENAUD sales catalogs” from 11/1988 and 03/1988

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GUARANTEE

Former professor at IDETH (Institute of Technical and Historical Studies of the Art Object)
Former professor at the EAC (School of Art and Communication)
Former member of the UFE (French Union of Experts)
Expert specialist in pewter for more 40 years I guarantee the object is authentic described above.
A detailed descriptive invoice accompanied by a photograph will be given to the purchaser on request.

PAYMENT

- By French check payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
- By bank transfer payable to COMMENCHAL Jean-Claude
IBAN: FR76 3002 7160 2700 0206 4620 173
BIC: CMCIFRPP
- By Paypal transfer to    jc.commenchal@orange.fr

SHIPPING

Shipment to France by “Colissimo” or « Mondial Relay » tracked within a maximum of 48 hours. With recommendation and insurance on request. Postal transport is offered to metropolitan France.
Sending to the whole world in "Colissimo" recommended. With insurance on request. To know the shipping costs to Europe or the whole World, click on "Buy online" and select your country, or contact me by email.

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