Maria Theresia

Object Name2 Flasks with 2 Stoppers

Maker J. & L. Lobmeyr (Austrian, f. 1823)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1870-1880

Place MadeAustria, Vienna

Techniquemold-blown, faceted, engraved

SizeOverall 1) H: 21.1 cm, W: 8.2 cm, D: 6.4 cm

Accession Number73.3.439 O

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weininger

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Title Unknown (Arthur A. Houghton Library)

1876: A Centennial Exhibition

Liquid Refreshment: 2000 Years of Drinks and Drinking Glasses

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, facet-cut, engraved. (a1,2) Elongated oval shape body; circular polished rim; cylindrical twelve-panel faceted neck swells to twelve-panel faceted shoulder and twelve-panel faceted body tapers to base; body and neck copper-wheel engraved in a Baroque style; cylindrical base with flared rim; base engraved with encircling Baroque style band and rayed lines; copper- wheel engraved on base in the design: " ". (b1,2) Hollow mushroom shape; solid sphere with faceted flared base; curvilinear panel faceted mushroom shape copper-wheel engraved in a Baroque style; hollow tapering shaft; polished rim; unmarked.
Provenance

Former Collection Richard Weininger - 1973

Former Collection Mrs. Richard Weininger - 1973