Posted 10 years ago
LOUMANAL
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Henry Stiegel moved to Pennsylvania from Germany in the mid-1700's and established glasshouses near Reading and Manheim, PA soon after. Although most of his glass contained enameled decorations and fine engravings, I wonder if he also made ruby stained items. This goblet has a central Ruby cartouche bordered by two Love Birds (doves?) that had someone's name inscribed in gold at one time. It is also decorated with white hand-painted flowers, gold trimming on the birds and flowers and on the rim. The bulbous base is fused to the cup-section and the base shows signs of primitive (molten) manufacture. The base is not damaged but looks like old crimping tools were used to remove it from the furnace and it left two marks (indentations). I call it Pennsylvania Dutch since the "Love Birds" motif was a popular design on early Pennsylvania dutch furniture and primitives. This Goblet measures 4 5/8" tall with a 2 3/8" base and has a lot of age wear underneath. If not Stiegel then could it be an early Bohemian piece. Any comments/ideas are appreciated. RER(BOB)
Thank you Moonstonelover21, aghcollect, nutsabotas6 and tom61375 for the love. RER(BOB)
Thank you mikelv85, vetraio50 and antiques-in-nj for the love. BOB
Thank you VioletOrange, geo26e and smiata for the love. RER(BOB)
Engagement glass, mid-19th century, Porumbacu de Sus, Sibiu County - Renascendis collection .This type of glass was formed during the Biedermeier period, being specific to common wine glasses, undecorated or with an unpretentious decor. However, the style was preserved in the Transylvanian production of glass until the end of the 19th century, being produced in most manufactures in significant quantities.
http://renascendis.blogspot.com/2014/06/un-obiect-pe-saptamana-17.html ....... with picture......
Thank you miredetei_gmail for this valuable information. I was on the right track with my Love Birds designation and your information on them being an engagement offering. Is there a translation for the information in the link?
Unfortunatley you must use GOOGLE TRANSLATE ....