punch cup

Object NamePunch cup

Maker Imperial Glassworks (Russia, 1777-1917)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1880

Place Madeprobably Russia

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved; with enameled gold foil

SizeOverall H: 7.5 cm, W: 9.7 cm, Diam: 6.8 cm

Accession Number79.3.394

Credit LineGift of Jerome Struass

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved; with enameled gold foil inclusion. Deep, rounded cup with three cut panels on sides; two with engraved grape vines, center one enclosing an enameled crowned ermine shield, with script initials "HH" at center, encircled with engraved grape leaves; disk foot with cut radial star on underside; applied panel-cut loop handle.
Provenance

Former Collection Schaffer Collection

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation