BLACK HYALITE GLASS

South Bohemia, Buquoy glassworks Jiříkovo údolí or Stříbrný vrch,
1820-1840
Bell-shaped beaker of black hyalite glass, mould-blown and cut, the hexagonal bowl with a plain stepped neck rising from a heavy spreading foot formed with trefoil projections; each facet of the bowl with raised medallions, enriched with gilding (borders and scrollwork ornaments). H. 11 cm. Condition B.