Beaker 1787

Johann Joseph Mildner's "Beaker" (1787) is a small, clear glass beaker decorated with a red and gold enamel coat of arms. The intricate details of the coat of arms, set within a circular medallion, are characteristic of the Rococo style popular during the late 18th century. This delicate piece, now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the craftsmanship of German glassmaking during the period.