beaker

Object NameBeaker and saucer

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1850-1875

Place MadeBohemia

TechniqueBlown, overlay, cut, gilt, silvered, enameled

SizeSee Individual Records

Accession Number79.3.765

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionA) Colorless, transparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, overlay, cut, gilt, silvered, enameled. Cylindrical, straight-sided form; blue overlay on colorless, with elaborate cut decoration of oval panels with hexagonal facets, curving fans, etc., with flat panels at the base, and inset cut and gilt rim; the cutting outlined in gilt, and with colorful floral sprays and C-scrolls; cut radial grooves on the bottom. B) Colorless, transparent dark blue non-lead glass; blown, overlay, cut, gilt, silvered, enameled. Low, circular form with rounded sides; blue overlay on colorless, cut, enameled, silvered and gilt; the cutting outlined in gilt, and with colorful floral sprays and C-scrolls; cut radial grooves on the bottom.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation