A Bohemian ruby-stained and engraved goblet and cover, 19th century, dated 1856

A Bohemian ruby-stained and engraved goblet and cover

19th century, dated 1856

The thistle-shaped fluted bowl reserved with a rectangular cartouche engraved with hounds chasing a stag, the reverse with a lens inscribed and dated J. Kuntz/d.24.Dec./1856, the ground filled with fruiting vines, with fluted knoppped finial and stem, supported by a shaped foot

44.5 cm., 17 1/2 in., high