Stein
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureGerman | Dutch
Dateca. 1751
MediumBlown glass | Pewter
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Base: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
Base: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
InscribedTop is engraved: "WGF 1751" and inside are impressed pewter marks of crossed keys and on either side and angel "C I" and beneath "1751".
Credit LineGift of Dr. Eugen Grabscheid
Object number58.37.14
Not on view
DescriptionStein of blown colorless glass with a pewter lid and base rim. Cylindrical engraved two rows of round medallions of the twelve apostles. Blossom and scallop band top and bottom. Inscribed at top: "Soer auffenden Freindscafft Helf Gott und menschen wohlnefpft". Applied plain strap handle. Pewter lid with ball thumbpiece.Published References"European Continental Pewter," ANTIQUES, Aug. 1929, may be Leyden, Holland.
Unknown
Libbey Glass Co.
Pairpoint Corporation
