beaker
Object NameBeaker
Makerpossibly
Fritz Heckert
(Silesian, 1837-1887)
Made FromNon-lead glass
Date1880-1890
Place MadeBohemia; Silesia
Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt
SizeH: 6", D (top): 3 3/8"
Accession Number64.3.1
Credit LineGift of Edwin J. Beinecke
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. Tapered, straight-sides, ground rim; gilt band below the rim, with red and blue lines and white geometric enameled borders below; enameled stylized floral and foliate band below; elaborate enameled coat of arms on the side, inscribed in white enamel above ".COM.WALDECCIAE."; stylized flowering plant on the reverse, inscribed above in white enamel ".ANNO.1628."; elaborate enameled "stars" on either side; enameled green ground, with sprouting plants, below; enameled red and blue bands near the base; flat bottom.Provenance
Source
Edwin J. Beinecke
(d. 1957)
