Catalog No. 2053
Porrery, etched, 3.5L, inlaid lid.
Design attributed to O. Hupp.
The “4F” symbol central to this design represents a movement begun by Friedrich Ludwig Jahn (1778-1852), or “Turnvater Jahn”, who is credited with responsibility for organizing the first gymnastic clubs (Turn Vereine) in Germany during the early 19th century. The four Fs stand for “Frisch, Fromm, Fröhlich, Frei” (Fresh, Pious, Happy, Free).
Price Range: $2,800-$3,500
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