goblet

Object NameCover for a goblet

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1800-1850

Place Madeprobably Silesia

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved, gilt

SizeOverall H: 7.2 cm, Diam: 9 cm

Accession Number79.3.460 B

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, gilt. Domed, circular form, with rounded rim and cylindrical brim; solid finial with gilt ball knop above a faceted baluster knop, on a short stem with flared base; mounted on the top of the cover; a band of large faceted cells at the base of the finial, outlined with a scalloped gilt ring; band of engraved floral sprays; ring of gilt oval facets on the rim; polished rim; no pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation