vase
Object NameVase
Maker
James Giles Workshop
Made FromLead Glass
Date1765-1775
Place MadeEngland, probably London
Techniqueblown, gilt
SizeOverall H: 21.5 cm, Diam (max): 14.2 cm
Accession Number86.2.19
Credit LineGift of Helen Mayer in memory of her husband, John
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue lead glass; blown, gilt. Inverted baluster shape, with short, vertical neck, rounded shoulders and tapered sides; gilt serrated border below the neck rim; scene on the front with exotic birds, including a male and female peacock, and a golded pheasant, amidst trees and abundant foliage; a floral bouquet on the reverse with roses and lilies; scattered floral sprays, foliage, and butterflies on the sides, all with elaborate needle-point scratched details; gild lines at the bottom; polished, flat foot rim and polished pontil mark; half oval white paper label printed in blue "GUARANTEED / GENUINE / ALBERT AMOR".Provenance
Source
Helen Mayer
- 1986-07-30
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