beaker

Object NameCovered Beaker

Maker J. & L. Lobmeyr (Austrian, f. 1823)

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1880

Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt

SizeOverall H: 17.5 cm

Accession Number79.3.919

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Austria

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. (a) Tall, cylindrical form, the sides slightly rounded toward the top, waisted toward the bottom; enameled and gilt decoration, with elaborate white and black scrollwork borders, with gold-ribbed panels, at top and bottom; a colorful coat of arms on the side, with a black eagle in the left side, white antler on red-orange on the right, with black, white and red orange mantling flowing from a crowned helmet; formal gold-ribbed, black and white motif on the reverse; scattered white dots between; spreading rounded foot with black and white dashes; recessed base with interlaced "JIL/B" mark at the center; fragmentary paper label printed "...waren Niederlage.../J. & L. Lo[bmeyr]" and an illegible ink inscription. (b) Domed form with angular rim and inset slightly flared brim; enameled and gilt to match the borders on (a); ball finial on a spreading disk; enameled and gilt decoration.
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