The lane is mentioned in 1377/78 only as "Twergasse ex opposito Kleynsmedegasse" (cross-lane opposite the Locksmiths' Lane), in 1415 for the first time as "Schibenriser- sive Tischmechergasse," and in 1633 as "Schievenritergasse." It takes its name from the guild of the Scheibenreißer -- the medieval term for glaziers, who cut glass panes. The corruption of the name only occurred in the 18th century: in 1796 it appears as "Schiefereitergasse," and by 1805 as "Scheibenrittergasse, commonly Schiewenreutergasse."

On maps from the end of the 18th century, a distinction is made between a Große (Greater) and a Kleine (Lesser) Scheibenrittergasse. The latter apparently served only as a narrow passageway in the area of the properties at Johannisgasse 3/4 leading to the Breitgasse. As early as 1805, Wutstrack noted: "The distinction between the Große and Kleine Scheibenrittergasse has now lapsed, since the smaller one has been built over." Today the street bears the same name translated into Polish, simply meaning Glazier's Lane.

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