Lot Details
Lot 584
German Enamel-Painted and Gilt-Decorated Clear Glass Beaker by Carl von Scheidt
Circa 1820
Of conical form and painted with the scene of the balloon ascent on April 25, 1784 at Dijon, the title below the image Luftschiffer___ zu Dijon 25. April 25, 1784. and signed C. v. Scheidt fec. at lower right, with a fly painted to the underside of the base. Height 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm), diameter 3 3/4 inches (9.5 cm).
Provenance:
J. Anthony Stout, Washington, D.C.
C
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $1,250 (includes buyer's premium)
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Good condition overall; shelf wear to underfoot; minor rubbing to gilding throughout; air bubble to top of beaker below rim.
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