Footed Pilsner beer glass with engraved decoration from R. Naegeli's Sons, Hoboken,n.d, ca. 1880-1900.
Entry/Object ID
2003.055.0001
Description
Footed Pilsner beer glass with engraved lettering and decoration; R. Naegeli's Sons, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1880-1900. Clear crystal glass, 8-7/8" high x 3-3/16" diameter at lip and base of foot; polished cut dimpling.
Main engraved decoration is a double-eagle shield within an oval with lettering band. At top of the band is engraved "Pilsner Beer." At the bottom is "Burgerliches Brauhaus Leitmertz." Continuing from the side of the oval is a horizontal decorative band encircling the glass about 1-3/8" from the lip. Reading right, it is engraved "R. Naegeli's Sons, Hoboken. - N. Y. Sole, Agents".
Rudolf Naegeli also operated a hotel in the 19th century at the corner of Hudson and Third Sts. and apparently the business was continued by his sons.
Acquisition
Accession
2003.055
Source or Donor
Simonds, Robert J.
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Robert J. Simonds
Made/Created
Date made
1880 - 1900
Notes
Date: 1880-1900
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Excellent
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2003-08-22
