Designer
Joseph Maria Olbrich (Austrian, 1867–1908)Austrian, 1867–1908
Manufacturer
Metallwarenfabrik Eduard Hueck (German, established 1864)German, established 1864
CultureGerman
Titles
- Wine Decanter
Datec. 1901
Made inDarmstadt, Germany
MediumPewter
Dimensions13 3/8 × 4 1/2 × 3 3/4 in. (34 × 11.4 × 9.5 cm)
Credit LineMargo Grant Walsh Twentieth Century Silver and Metalwork Collection, gift of Margo Grant Walsh
Object number2014.45
Not on view
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Department
Decorative Arts, Craft, and DesignSpecial Collections
Object Type
Exhibition HistoryKunstlerk Darmstadt, 1904.
Saint Louis Exhibition, 1904.
“Designed by Architects: Metalwork from the Margo Grant Walsh Collection,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15–August 3, 2008; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, University of Oregon, Eugene, September 12, 2008–January 25, 2009.
“Recent Accessions in Design,” The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, April 18–August 10, 2014.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Engraved maker's marks on bottom: EDELZINN 1865 / E. HUECK (encircled)
Sticker with barcode: 3L5P5 / NO84590026
Sticker with barcode: 3L5P5 / NO84590026
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United States Pottery Company
c. 1852–1858
Lead-glazed earthenware (flint enamel ware) and pewter
B.57.20.A,.B
