handbell
Object NameBell and Stand
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1840-1870
Place Madeprobably Bohemia
Techniqueblown, cut
Size(a,b) H: 14 cm; (a) H: 12.8 cm, D(rim): 6.7 cm; (b) D: 10.5 cm
Accession Number74.3.62
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore D. Koranye
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionRuby-colored, and opaque blue glasses; blown, cased and cut. (a) Bowl of circular shape, flared rim; cut panels at top; metal handle in the form of a grape vine, with two opaque turquoise blue sets; ball-shape metal clapper. (b) Circular wood shape, mounted with gilt metal (brass?) on rim and slightly domed circular plate, rimmed with standing scrolls, grape cluster at center; underside of base covered with cross-hatch-embossed green paper.Provenance
Source
Theodore Koranye
Source
Mrs. Theodore D. Koranye
