cigarette holder
Object NameCigarette Holder with Covered Case
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Dateabout 1900-1970
Place MadePoland
Techniquelampworked with applications, oxide coloration
Size(a) L: 22.1 cm, D(max): 1.7 cm; (b) L: 27 cm, D(tube): 2.2 cm, D(max): 2.7 cm
Accession Number88.3.29
Credit LineGift of Sibyll Kummer-Rothenhausler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass with oxide stains (red/gray/yellow), slight iridization, amber nicotine stains; lampworked with applications, oxide coloration, iridization. Hollow tube tapering in at one end, crimped to form a mouthpiece; as tube swells gradually towards opposite end it is decorated with staining and iridization, at broadest point has applications of a pair of applied stems, with unfolded and curled leaves, and a central applied crimped leaf in relief; at tip of applied leaves tube is indented to form short, undecorated collar to hold cigarette; holder is a glass tube with iridized nipple tip with inset sponge patting; turned wood cap also inset with sponge; unsigned.Provenance
Source
Sibyll Kummer-Rothenhäusler
