Zwischengoldglas

Beaker made using the ‘Zwischengoldglas’ technique, mid 18th century V&A Museum no. 1271-1872

Zwischengoldglas, (German "gold between glass", plural Zwischengoldgläser) is a type of decorated glassware in which a design in gold leaf is created on a glass vessel, then sealed under another precisely-fitting glass vessel, which is then bonded to the first piece with cement. Although the technique dates from the third century BC, most Zwischengoldglas was produced in Bohemia and Austria in the 18th century.

Compare with other forms of gold-decorated glassware where the design is fused, not sealed with cement.

External links

• The Stained Glass Association of America Website
• The Coming Museum of Glass
• UK Auctioneers' glossary; Z
• Glass techniques glossary (in German)