Let’s Talk About: Schnapshund Anyone?

It’s the day of New Year’s Eve and I’m wondering who will be seeing this post today? So I decided to go wild and crazy!

This image is of a glass pup, known as a schnapshund, is an 18th-century novelty drinking vessel….with a sense of humor. Pouring a drink from this pooch’s rear end would surely get a few laughs.

The quirky form originated in Germany and trotted to America with immigrants like Caspar Wistar, who arrived in 1717 and later founded the Wistarburg Glassworks in New Jersey. While the company was known for producing serious scientific equipment for Benjamin Franklin, it clearly knew how to have a little fun too.

(Thanks to the Daughters of the American Revolution Magazine for this bit.)

Hund is the German word for dog. Think dachshund:

One comment on “Let’s Talk About: Schnapshund Anyone?

  1. Kathleen Sizer says:

    Very interesting! That piece would get a few laughs. Happy New Year Donna. May 2026 be a good year for our members. Happy New Year and Happy Ancestor hunting.

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