mug

Object NameMug

Made FromLead (?) Glass

Dateabout 1800-1820

Place MadeEngland, possibly Newcastle

Techniqueblown, pattern-molded, enameled, gilded, applied

SizeOverall H: 10.8 cm, W: 10.6 cm; Rim Diam: 8.6 cm

Accession Number79.2.160

Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpaque light blue lead (?) glass; blown, pattern-molded, enameled, gilded. Bell shape, with everted rim and panel-molded (10 panels) bulbous base; enameled stylized foliate wreath in white, framing the gilt script inscription "To my / brother"; stylized white enamel floral sprigs in each panel; applied loop handle, folded at the lower terminal; applied disk foot; rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation - 1979-03-22