beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made FromNon-lead glass, sulphide

Date1830-1840

Place Madeprobably Bohemia; possibly France

Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide

SizeOverall H: 10.4 cm, W: 8.1 cm, Diam (max): 8.3 cm

Accession Number84.3.335

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, panel-sided shape, with plain rim; eight vertical, flat panels on the sides; convex, octagonal, cut panel on the front, enclosing a molded white sulphide male portrait bust, facing sinister, wearing a wreath of foliage, tied at the back with a ribbon; raised inscription "ANDRIEU F." at the base of the neck; octagonal base, concave center, polished, flat rim.
Provenance

Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson