beaker
Object NameBeaker
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1840-1860
Place MadeBohemia
Techniqueblown, overlay, cut, gilt, enameled
SizeOverall H: 12 cm, Diam: 9.6 cm
Accession Number83.3.197
Credit LineGift of John C. Lorence, Jr., in memory of John C. and Helen M. Lorence
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless and opaque white non-lead glass; blown, overlay, cut, gilt, enameled. Waisted form, with flared rim and rounded base; white overlay on colorless, with cut decoration; cut tapered rim with gilt bands inside and outside; cut oval panel on the side, with a wreath of tiny enameled flowers; cut stylized foliage at either side, and seven cut circular facets at the back, all with enameled flowers and gilt scrolls; horizontal cut band at the center; band of cut oval facets above (and connected to) a band of circular facets, with gilt outlines; disk foot with gilt line; base with cut pointed quatrefoil facet.Provenance
Source
Mary-Ann Lorence-Schlein
Source
John C. Lorence Jr.
1760
