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

Wine

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureSilesian

Date1750-1799

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 4 5/16 in. (11 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 5/16 x 4 5/16 in. (5.9 x 11 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

InscribedMarked in white: "T.157".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6879

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DescriptionWine/sweetmeat dish of clear grayish glass. With some imperfections. Oval bowl (half egg shaped, larger at one end). Engraved. Smaller end with a coat of arms and above this "M.C.W." Rest of bowl is engraved with a scrolls & floral design. Attached with a double wafer to a seven-sided solid faceted and panel stem. Double wafer to the large round foot engraved on bottom with a wreath-like border and interband of oval cuts.