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goblet

Object NameGoblet

Made FromNon-lead glass

Dateabout 1742-1745

Place MadeGermany, Potsdam, Zechlin

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved, gilt

SizeOverall H: 22.7 cm; Rim Diam: 10 cm; Foot Diam: 11.9 cm

Accession Number79.3.269

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This goblet celebrates the victory of the Prussian army at the battle of Busau in 1742.

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, gilt. Tapered bowl with gilt rim and band of polished circles below; band of engraving around the middle, of mounted and marching troops, inscribed above "Vive L'Armee Prussienne"; on the reverse a coat of arms, with the inscription "Sejour agreable" to the right; a town labeled "BUSAU"; band of gilt rounded facets below, a band of oval facets, panel cutting, rounded ribbing with gilt outlines, and panel cutting; base of the bowl contains nine air bubbles; cut waisted section with gilt bands above and below, a diamond-faceted knop containing numerous air bubbles, a waisted section, and basal knop with gilt panel-cutting above; panel, rib, and scallop cutting around the domed foot, many of them gilded or outlined with gold; rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Former Collection P. Kress

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation