Beaker
ca. 1590 (made)
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This silver beaker cleverly imitates a glass roemer, a popular drinking vessel made in 17th century Germany and exported into other parts of Europe. The blown glass ‘prunts’ (protruding blobs of glass) were ornamental but also prevented greasy fingers from slipping on the glass.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silver, parcel-gilt, embossed and chased |
| Brief description | Beaker, partially gilded silver, embossed and chased, Germany (Strasbourg), mark of Samuel Olinger, ca. 1590 |
| Physical description | Embossed and chased with engraving, the lower half ornamented with bosses and strapwork, the upper half with incised strapwork, flowers and scrolls. |
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| Historical context | ROEMER GALSS AND BEAKERS The beakers in this group imitate glass roemers, a popular drinking vessel made in Germany and exported into other parts of Europe. The blown glass ‘prunts’ (blobs of glass) on the stem were ornamental but also prevented greasy fingers from slipping on the glass. In the silver examples here the ‘prunts’ were reproduced on the lower part of the body. (Introduction to case 15: SOUTH GERMANY 1500-1700) |
| Summary | This silver beaker cleverly imitates a glass roemer, a popular drinking vessel made in 17th century Germany and exported into other parts of Europe. The blown glass ‘prunts’ (protruding blobs of glass) were ornamental but also prevented greasy fingers from slipping on the glass. |
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| Accession number | 8494-1863 |
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| Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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