Austro-Hungarian thermal cup from 1875

Austria-Hungarian thermal chalice from 1875. Decorated with gold, round glass with six oval images adorned with gold, depicting the most representative palaces and thermal buildings of an unidentified city. The main image bears the inscription “Aadeunten von Gauerbrun bei Robitoch,” whose meaning eludes us. In good condition despite minimal discoloration caused by the passage of time. The lower circular bases feature an engraved date of 1875.

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