tankard

Object NameCovered tankard

Made FromNon-lead glass, Pewter

Date1827

Place MadeGermany; Bohemia

Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt; cast, engraved pewter cover

SizeOverall H: 18.3 cm, W: 12.4 cm, Diam: 8.8 cm

Accession Number79.3.928

Credit LineBequest of Jerome Strauss

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpaque light blue non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt; cast and engraved pewter cover. Spreading, straight-sided, cylindrical form; gilt lines near the top and bottom; opaque white enamel dotted shield with foliage and flowers, enclosing the gilt inscription "Wer nicht/Liebt, Lebt/Vergebens,"; applied loop handle, curled at the lower terminal; hinged pewter cover attached to the handle, with elaborate scrolled terminal; domed molded cover with heavy vertical ribbing on the sides, a band of diamonds in a ring on top, with engraved script inscription "B. Fleischman/1827."; urn-shaped thumbpiece; slightly concave bottom with rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Jerome Strauss (1893-1978)