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

St. Franz-Sales Beaker

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureBohemian

Date1830-1850

MediumGlass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm)
Base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Franz W. Sichel

Object number61.90.19

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 4 Sh2

DescriptionBeaker of clear glass. Cylindrical, with a ruby stained medallion engraved to clear of a church dignitary, entitled: "St. Franz-Sales". On the other side is an engraved leaf and scroll which was gilded, but now is worn off. Leaf and scroll band at the rim with a worn gilt edge. Indented bottom.