goblet
Object NameCovered Goblet
Maker
Johann Sigismund Menzel
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Dateabout 1790-about 1800
Place MadeSilesia
Techniqueblown, cut, engraved, zwischengoldglas
Size(a,b) H: 17.1 cm; (a) H: 13.3 cm, D(rim): 6.2 cm, (foot): 5.3 cm
Accession Number79.3.257
Credit LineGift of Jerome Strauss
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, zwischengoldglas panel. (a) Ovoid bowl with engraved and gilded band of circular dots below rim; engraved bow and floral swags above an oval zwischengold panel with a man's silhouette in black on a gold ground, framed with an engraved border and band of circular facets; engraved coat of arms of a wheel on the reverse; band of faceting at the base; angular merese above a faceted ball knop, and a spreading cut square foot, with polished pontil mark and flower on the bottom. (b) Domed shape with rounded rim and inset cylindrical brim; band of engraved gilt circular facets on the side; cut rounded panels on top, outlined with gilding; small facet-cut baluster finial mounted n a merese; gilt on the top.Provenance
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
