roemer
Object NameCovered Roemer
Manufacturer
Kungsholmen Glasshouse
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1680-1693
Place MadeSweden, Stockholm, Kungsholmen
TechniqueBlown, hot-worked, applied
SizeOverall H: 32.3 cm, Diam (max): 16.5 cm
Accession Number2014.3.5
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionCovered Roemer. Colorless glass; blown, hot-worked, applied, engraved. (a) Vessel with globular body, open roughly cylindrical stem with applied wavy band just below body and nine applied raspberry prunts; applied circular foot with folded outside edge. Body of vessel decorated with engravings consisting of a crown set atop scrollwork framed in two floral sprays, one starburst motif, and two vertical floral sprays, one of which is roses. Foot decorated with similarly-engraved floral sprays. (b) Matching cover with three engraved floral sprays, applied wavy band, four applied raspberry prunts, two flattened mereses, and two-tiered solid ball knop.Provenance
Source
Christopher Sheppard
(d. 2015) - 2014-05-06
Collection of Eric Martin Wunsch, acquired at Christies sale of ‘European Noble & Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries’, October 2, 2013, Lot 349 Thence to current owner
Collection of Eric Martin Wunsch, acquired at Christies sale of ‘European Noble & Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries’, October 2, 2013, Lot 349 Thence to current owner
Former Collection
Eric M. Wunsch
(American, 1924-2013) - 2013-10-02
Collection of Eric Martin Wunsch, acquired at Christies sale of ‘European Noble & Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries’, October 2, 2013, Lot 349 Thence to current owner
Collection of Eric Martin Wunsch, acquired at Christies sale of ‘European Noble & Private Collections Including Fine Tapestries’, October 2, 2013, Lot 349 Thence to current owner
