Bottle
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureGerman
Date1747
MediumBlown glass | Pewter
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Base: 2 3/16 x 2 15/16 in. (5.6 x 7.5 cm)
Base: 2 3/16 x 2 15/16 in. (5.6 x 7.5 cm)
Inscribed"Vivi vu mich wifich Dich 1747" meaning "Love me as I love you".
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin
Object number64.117.16
Not on view
DescriptionBrandy bottle (Schnapsflache) of clear blown "German half-post" glass. Rectangularly tooled with curved corners. Multi-color enameled "peasant style" man in red coat and the reverse in white: "Vivi vu mich wififch Dich 1747" (meaning "Love me as I love you") and stylized flowers and dashes. Pewter top without cover & loose.
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