Vivat glass dedicated to General Yorck von Wartenburg

Colorless glass goblet with a solid round base rising into a slightly concave, solid stem, faceted lengthwise, transitioning directly into a tall, cup-shaped bowl with a heavy bottom. The front of the bowl is decorated with a shield painted in polychrome enamel. It depicts a sword and scales surrounded by laurel branches; the sword sheath is inscribed with “Yorck,” but the inscription on both sides is illegible in the photograph. The rim is fire finished. This is a commemorative glass dedicated to Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg (1759–1830). A two-part mold was used to shape this glass. Its shape is reminiscent of traditional examples from the Silesian glassworks in Wessola, which, however, usually have a square base and, due to the coal firing introduced there, a grayish glass mass (not visible here). It is not possible to name a manufacturer without reservation.