beaker

Object NameBeaker

Maker Fritz Heckert (Silesian, 1837-1887)

Made Fromnon-lead glass

Date1900

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)

Modern

Place Made

Silesia

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".
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