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14 - Highly Important and Fine German 18th Century "Frederick Augustus I King of Saxony" Succession Toasting Goblet, c.1763, with deep funnel shaped bowl, with an exquisitely and finely detailed engraved armorial for Frederick Christian (1722- 1763) Elector of Saxony to one side and monogram F.A.C for Frederick Augustus I for Elector of Saxony later becoming known as becoming first king in Saxony 1806 with lines of script to the upper lip translating to blessing elector of Saxony, on a knop and Silesian stem with trapped air bubble raised on circular foot engraved with foliate motifs, height 24.5cm Note: Frederick Augustus I (1750–1827) was Frederick Christian’s eldest son and immediate successor. When Frederick Christian died suddenly of smallpox in December 1763, his 13-year-old son immediately became the new Elector of Saxony (initially under a regency). He ruled Saxony for decades, eventually becoming the first King of Saxony as Frederick Augustus I in 1806. This glass would of been especially made for the hand over by the court, and seems to be the only example known.
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Highly Important and Fine German 18th Century "Frederick Augustus I King of Saxony" Succession Toasting Goblet, c.1763, with deep funnel shaped bowl, with an exquisitely and finely detailed engraved armorial for Frederick Christian (1722- 1763) Elector of Saxony to one side and monogram F.A.C for Frederick Augustus I for Elector of Saxony later becoming known as becoming first king in Saxony 1806 with lines of script to the upper lip translating to blessing elector of Saxony, on a knop and Silesian stem with trapped air bubble raised on circular foot engraved with foliate motifs, height 24.5cm Note: Frederick Augustus I (1750–1827) was Frederick Christian’s eldest son and immediate successor. When Frederick Christian died suddenly of smallpox in December 1763, his 13-year-old son immediately became the new Elector of Saxony (initially under a regency). He ruled Saxony for decades, eventually becoming the first King of Saxony as Frederick Augustus I in 1806. This glass would of been especially made for the hand over by the court, and seems to be the only example known.
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