ewer

Object NameEngraved Ewer with Stopper

Maker Thomas Webb and Sons (f. 1837)

MakerSigned William Fritsche (Bohemian, 1853-1924)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1900

Place MadeEngland, Brierley Hill

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved, polished, applied

SizeOverall H: 36.2 cm, W: 17.2 cm

Accession Number79.2.3

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut and engraved. (a) Flattened globular shape; heavily engraved in polished rock crystal style in closely spaced pattern of flowers; applied handle, applied scalloped foot. (b) Ball shaped stopper engraved with matching pattern; signed "Wm Fritsche".
Provenance

Source Dana E. Tillou - 1979-02-01