Maria Theresia

Object Name2 Fingerbowls with 2 Plates

Maker J. & L. Lobmeyr (Austrian, f. 1823)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1870-1880

Place MadeAustria, Vienna

Techniquemold blown, faceted, engraved

SizeOverall 1a) H: 6.6 cm; 1b) W: 14.9 cm, L: 18.2 cm

Accession Number73.3.439 L

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weininger

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

1876: A Centennial Exhibition

Title Unknown (Arthur A. Houghton Library)

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, facet-cut, engraved. (a1,2) Oval shape twenty-panel faceted bowl, copper-wheel engraved in a Baroque style; thick oval shape base with angular twenty-panel facet rim; base engraved with center oval and rayed alternating ovals and ellipses; copper-wheel engraved near base of bowl: " ". (b1,2) Oval rim; twenty-four panel faceted body copper-wheel engraved in a Baroque style curvilinearly tapers to base; thick oval shape base with twenty-four panel facet rim; base engraved with center oval surrounded by rayed alternating ovals and paired ellipses encircled by Baroque styled leaves and scrolling lines; copper-wheel engraved in center oval.
Provenance

Former Collection Mrs. Richard Weininger - 1973

Former Collection Richard Weininger - 1973