tankard
Object NameCovered tankard
Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter
Date1701-1800
Place Madeprobably Silesia; possibly Bohemia
Techniqueblown, engraved, gilded; pewter mount
SizeH (top): 16.8 cm
Accession Number72.3.38
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
A Cup of Kindness
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent dark amethyst non-lead glass; blown, engraved, gilded; pewter mounts. Tapered sides; engraved and gilded border of ovals alternating with stylized flowers, with swag drapery below; engraved and gilded crowned coat of arms at the front, with stylized floral sprays at either side; engraved and gilded band of stylized leaves below; applied loop handle; rough pontil mark; flat pewter cover with engraved script initials "MDW" at top; hinged to handle with acorn latch.Provenance
Source
Jerome Strauss
(1893-1978)
