19th Century Bohemian Crystal Bowl Decorated With Monuments Of The Rhenish Palatinate

Bohemian Crystal Cup from the 19th century decorated with monuments of the Rhineland-Palatinate

Here is a rare cut, from the luxury German craftsmanship of the second part of the 19th century! These engraved amber crystal souvenir cups were very popular around the 1850s–1880s, a time when the elites were doing the 'Grand Tour' on the Rhine.

True memories of European travel of yesteryear, this bohemian crystal cup in amber yellow color is entirely handcrafted, made in blown crystal, molded with decorations engraved on the wheel of small scenes of monuments from the Rhineland-Palatinate region.

These bohemian crystal objects were appreciated for their bright colors and symbolism. Intended to be decorative display cases, or even collectors' items more than utilitarian objects for table art, this is a real little expedition 'trophy', in a Europe of the nineteenth century where great discoveries and travel are at the center of the intentions of the elites of his time.

This cup and its decorations engraved on the wheel are like a real photo album, commemorating each of the significant stages of the river journey, of which here is each of the stages:

- Johannisberg: famous wine castle in the Rheingau, known for its Rieslings.
- Godesberg: ancient fortress and spa near Bonn.
- Salzenburg: renowned spa or castle on the Rhine.
- Rolandseck: romantic castle in ruins, dear to the poets and painters of the nineteenth century.
- Kammerstein (probably Kammerburg): feudal ruin linked to the legend of the Lorelei.
- Nonnenwerth: island on the Rhine with a benedictine convent.
- Rheinfels: one of the largest fortresses on the Rhine, in Sankt Goar.

Do you want to have a European souvenir of the lands of the German Rhine as in the 19th century? Collectors and lovers of bohemian crystal, don’t wait any longer! Adopt this rare bohemian crystal cup at the monuments of the Rhineland Palatinate.

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Dimensions
→ Height : 11.5 cm
→ width : 14 cm
→ Length : 14 cm
→ Diameter of the base : 9 cm
→ Weight : 800 grams
→ Condition : Very good general condition, presence of a very discreet scutch on a tip of the base, see photos.