Opaline Glass Pitcher
An opaline glass pitcher, made around the mid-18th century in southern Germany. Of the “birnkrug” or “pear-shaped” type, it is decorated with garlands of flowers surrounding a heart pierced by the nails of the Passion and surmounted by a crown. The belly bears the inscription “In der stillen einßamkeit bleibt mein hertz zu Gott bereit”, which can be translated as: “In the stillness of solitude my heart remains ready for God”. The pewter lid is original. It is adorned with a palmette thumb-operated lever.
Period : Middle of the 18th century
Dimensions :
Height : 20 cm
Diameter of the foot : 7,5 cm
Depth : 14 cm
Condition : Good
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 15th - Transition
Condition: Good condition
Material: Opale
Diameter: 7,5
Height: 20
Depth: 14
Reference (ID): 1774897
Availability: In stock
