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Crystal City

Object NameBowl in "Crystal City" or "Wedding Ring" Pattern

Pattern Name

Wedding Ring

Manufacturer J. Hoare & Company (1868-1920)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1891-1895

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning

TechniqueBlown, cut

SizeOverall H: 8.5 cm, Diam (max): 19.7 cm

Accession Number83.4.149

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Sisk

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewCrystal City Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

John Hoare (born Ireland, 1822–1896), who was granted a patent for this design in 1891, called it the “Crystal City” pattern. The pattern features interlocking circles often associated with weddings, so it is sometimes called “Wedding Ring.” The curvature of the smooth, undecorated rings was extremely difficult to achieve, but creates a brilliant optical effect.

Physical DescriptionBowl in "Crystal City" or "Wedding Ring" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown and cut. Half-spherical shape with scalloped and serrated top rim, pattern of four large circles around sides, intersected with arcs cut in a chair-bottom like pattern and plain arcs. Multi-pointed star in base.
Provenance

Source J. T. Sisk - 1983-12-05

Source Mrs. J. T. Sisk - 1983-12-05