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Object NameSugar Caster with Cap
Made FromGlass, Silver
Dateabout 1750-1770
Place MadeEngland, probably Bristol
TechniqueBlown, Cut
SizeOverall H: 18.5 cm, Diam (max): 6.6 cm
Accession Number50.2.119
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionDeep purple-blue glass; blown and cut. (a) Urn-shaped; deep body with straight sides cut in large diamonds, sloping paneled shoulder, long neck cut in scales and bulging below short "neck" over which the cap fits; applied foot having narrow rounded step on flat cut octagonal base and with small rough pontil mark on bottom. (b) Silver cap, perforated in scrolls and flowers in diagonal bands; topped by small flame finial.Provenance
Source
Parke-Bernet Galleries, NYC
- 1950-12-06
