New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Goblet

Manufacturer Karl Massanetz

CultureBohemian

Date1914

MediumBlown glass | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm)

InscribedSigned in circle on bottom center "Karl Massanetz 1914 St."

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Marjory S. Strauss

Object number81.48

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DescriptionGoblet of blown colorless glass. Semi-thistle shaped bowl enameled with black and gilt. Schwarzlot style. In tripart stylized floral and swag design. Solid multi-knop with largest in the middle. 5.75" high stem and round foot enameled to match bowl.

Label TextGOBLET Karl Massanetz, Steinschonau, Bohemia 1914 Blown glass; enameled, gilt. Mark: in enamel on bottom Karl Massanetz 1914 St Gift of Marjory S. Strauss 81.48Published ReferencesWaltraud Neuwirth, DAS GLAS DES JUGENDSTILS, pg. 297-303, Item #167; Schmidt, 100 JAHRE OSTERREICHISCHE GLASKUNST 1892-1923, plate 20, bottom (evidently made by Masarenetz for sale by Lobmeyr -- called "schwarzoldenem" decoration.