Large Engraved Glass With Coat Of Arms – 1733

Large Engraved Armorial Glass – 1733. An exceptional finely engraved crystal stemmed glass, dated 1733, adorned with a rich heraldic design.
The flared bowl is delicately engraved with a coat of arms depicting an animal walking at the foot of a stylized tree, accompanied by celestial elements. The whole is framed by a particularly elaborate ornamental cartouche. Above the arms is an episcopal mitre, surrounded by liturgical vestments, indicating that these arms belong to an ecclesiastical dignitary. The decoration is distinguished by the fineness of the engraving: scrolls, foliage, and vegetal friezes unfold across the body of the glass, while an elegant engraved laurel wreath adorns the rim of the foot. This glass can be compared to the engraved glassware produced in the 18th century, where armorial pieces were commissioned for important figures, often in a commemorative or ceremonial context. The presence of the mitre suggests a high-ranking member of the clergy, and the coat of arms has been linked to the Daymar family, known in certain regions of southern France. The baluster base and the slender silhouette of the glass contribute to the overall elegance and attest to high-quality glassmaking. Characteristics: Engraved glass with coat of arms, dated 1733, heraldic decoration with episcopal mitre, fine engraving of scrolling foliage and vegetal friezes, base with engraved laurel wreath decoration. Period: 18th century (1733). Condition: very good condition.