carafe

Object NameCarafe

Maker Falcon Glassworks of Apsley Pellatt & Co.

Made FromLead Glass

Datepossibly 1862

Place MadeEngland, London

Techniqueblown, engraved, applied

SizeOverall H: 18 cm, Diam: 10.1 cm

Accession Number82.2.6

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewEuropean Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, engraved. Baluster form; slightly flared neck, swelling into a bulbous body; two engraved panels of fine vertical lines on the neck and body, both with scattered engraved flowers; separated by an engraved band of two matte lines with a row of circular dots between, a band of scrollwork, and a band of floral swags; a band of tiny circular dots at the bottom; applied disk foot; inscribed "1179 / 16" in diamond point on the underside of the foot; polished pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Royal Scottish Museum - 1982-06-02