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Object NameEngraved Jug
Maker Josef Salb (Austrian, 1845-1904)
Maker J. & L. Lobmeyr (Austrian, f. 1823)
Maker Hermann Ratzersdorfer (1845 - 1894)
Maker P. Eisert
Made Fromnon-lead glass, silver
Dateabout 1881
Place MadeAustria, Vienna (silvered, mounted); Bohemia, Novy Bor (Haida) (engraved)
Techniqueblown, engraved, cut, enameled metal
SizeOverall H (max): 27.6 cm, W (max): 12.3 cm; Foot Diam: 7.7 cm
Accession Number73.3.19
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, engraved, cut; enameled metal. Ovoid body, with waisted neck and flared, cut rim with rounded pouring spout; engraved foliate scroll beneath the spout; two trailed bands around the middle of the neck, with engraved floral band between; cut flutes on the lower part of the neck; the sides of the body with a wide, engraved band of foliate scrolls, dragons, and three roundels with engraved children's faces; engraved logo at the back; cut flutes at the base of the body; angular merese above a trumpet-shaped foot with turned silver-gilt rim, with "inlaid" enamel scrollwork; applied loop handle with engraved formal floral band; scratched "2022" on the foot rim (glass).
Provenance
Source Lillian Nassau LLC - 1973-07-02
Former Collection Martin Desmoni
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