拍卖品 70:
A GERMAN ENGRAVED ARMORIAL GLASS GOBLET, 18TH C.
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A GERMAN ENGRAVED ARMORIAL GLASS GOBLET, 18TH C.
The round funnel bowl engraved with a crowned coat-of-arms supported by two men with spears, the reverse features an eight pointed star with a round medallion depicting an eagle flying to the sun and engraved with a motto 'Nec soli cedit.' Nec soli cedit is a Latin phrase with the literal translation "He does not yield to the sun". It was the motto of Frederick William I of Prussia against the motto of Louis XIV of France Nec pluribus impar ("He is also not inferior to many"). Circa 1735.
Dimensions: L: 18 5/8 in., (22 cm.)
Condition: Very good, no chips or cracks.