beaker
Object NameBeaker
Maker
Fritz Heckert
(Silesian, 1837-1887)
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1900
Place MadeSilesia
Techniqueblown (molded?),engraved,transparent-enameled,gilt
SizeH: 9.5 cm, D (rim): 5.9 cm
Accession Number79.3.903
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown (molded ?), engraved, Transparent-enameled, gilt, silvered. Tapered, straight-sided form, gilt, polished rim; with engraved gilt, silvered and enameled decoration; a band of blue, with an undulating silvered engraved vines and flowers, flanked by gilt engraved slanted bands; engraved gilt and silvered floral devices in a wide band on the side, with transparent green, yellow, blue, purple and opaque white enameled backgrounds; blue band similar to that below the rim at the base; flat bottom with polished pontil mark, inscribed in pale grey enamel "FH. 4500".Provenance
Former Collection
Jerome Strauss
(1893-1978)
Source
Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
