Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2012.

Tumbler/Beaker

Manufacturer Johann Joseph Mildner (Austrian, 1763 - 1808)

Date1794

MediumGlass | Gold leaf | Lacquer | Silver

DimensionsOverall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Base: 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6905

Terms

Colorless
Gold
Red
Silver

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DescriptionTumbler/beaker of clear glass. Amorial double glass (Zwischengoldglas technique). Oval medallion with gold leaf backed with red lacquer in inside. Back silver foil showing coat of arms in gold of Count von Wagrein with motto: "Forchle Gott, thue recht scheube niemand" (Fear God, Do right & be afraid of no one). On medallion reverse on silver incised a verse to the well-being of prudent world and a toast to the well being of aristocratic houses of Germany. Below this, dated "1794" and signed "Mildner fec". Band of thin oval cuts with stylized blossoms above near the rim. Cut half circles departed by cut panels at base. Similar panel cuts around polished pontil.