Russian Empire, St. Petersburg

middle of the 18th century

Imperial Glass factory

Transparent colourless glass; blowing, faceting, engraving, grinding

Height 23 cm

Goblet of transparent colorless glass with cone-shaped bowl, on high leg-balustrade, that is comprised of two cut with "money" pattern apples, on round slightly raised in the center base. The goblet bottom is thick, pierced with air bubbles arranged as a flower (8 items) and large facets.

The Empress Elizabeth Petrovna monogram - “ЕIP” is engraved beneath the Imperial crown on one side of the goblet. It is framed by military attributes and topped by a crown of daisies. A double-headed eagle under three crowns, with an orb and a scepter in his paws, framed by curls, bouquets and a crown of daisies.