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

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)

InscribedEtched in center of polished pontil: [mark -- see card]

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6579

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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).