goblet

Object NameGoblet

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1840-1850

Place MadeBohemia

Techniqueblown, cut, silver (amber) stained, engraved

SizeH: 5 3/8", W (base): 3 1/8"

Accession Number61.3.187

Credit LineGift of Minnie L. Schuelein

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless (stained amber) non-lead; blown, cut, silver (amber) stained, engraved. Panel-cut, straight-sided bowl; each panel with an engraved symbol and inscription: cross, book and lamp, and "Glaube"; anchor and "Hoffnung"; pedestal with flaming heart, and "Liebe"; serpent entwined with staff, and goblet, and "Gesundheit"; cornucopia of fruit, and "Gluck"; musical instruments and "u. Freude"; winged sand glass and scythe, and "bringe Dir"; and floral spray and "die Zeit"; spreading panel-cut heavy stem and foot with cut, notched rim; cut angular grooves on the bottom.
Provenance

Source Minnie (Mrs. Julius) L. Schuelein