AMERICO-BOHEMIAN RUBY-STAINED GOBLET WITH AMERICAN VIEW, colorless non-lead glass, tumbler-form bowl engraved on the front with a view of "Girard's Bank and Exchange", Philadelphia within a grooved frame, reverse with punties and stylized acorns, raised on a panel-cut stem and notched foot with rosette to underside. Probably Bohemia. Circa 1840-1860. 6 1/2" H, 3 1/4" D rim, 3 1/4" D foot.
Literature: For a discussion of similar examples see Jane Spillman, "Glasses With American Views," - Journal of Glass Studies, vol. XIX, pp. 134-146.
Provenance: Collection of the late J. Anthony "Tony" Stout, Washington, DC.
Catalogue Note: Spillman does not note this view in her article referenced above. The image seen on this goblet is based on the circa 1840 steel engraving, "The Exchange and Girards Bank (Philadelphia)" after W. H. Bartlett, published in "American Scenery", George Virtue, London.

Undamaged appearance, rim probably reduced by polishing (UPDATED 1/26/16).