Bowl and saucer
Artist
Heinrich Bergmann
(Austrian, 19th century)
Manufacturer
J & L Lobmeyr
Designer
Ludwig Lobmeyr
CultureAustrian
Dateca. 1875-1900
MediumGlass | Enamel
DimensionsOverall: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (12.1 x 9.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (12.1 x 9.5 cm)
InscribedEtched in center of polished pontil: [mark -- see card]
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6579
Not on view
DescriptionBowl from a bowl and matching saucer. Clear; oval; panel cut and enameled one side with bright colors and gilt of woman and man wearing c. 1800 costumes surrounded by scroll and floral frame. On other side a smaller scroll and floral frame (which might hold initials); gilt band at rim and bottom. Matching saucer or plate is clear; panel cut and enameled in bright colors and gilt scroll and floral band around rim and center frame; gilt band at rim and bottom.Published ReferencesGLASS OF FOUR CENTURIES: GLASS GALLERY MICHAEL KOVACEK, VIENNA, #195, p. 308-309 (bottle cut and engraved same as this piece).
