Skip to main content
Image Not Available for beaker
beaker
Image Not Available for beaker

beaker

Object NameBeaker
Made FromLead glass, sulphide
Date1830-1840
Techniquepressed, cut; molded encased sulphide
SizeOverall H: 10.8 cm, W: 8.3 cm, Diam (max): 8.3 cm
Accession Number84.3.352
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Place Made
France
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape; plain rim; paneled sides with molded ovals in relief; cut convex oval panel on the front, enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait of a man, with moustache and goatee, facing sinister; recessed molded horizontal band of fine ribbing near the base; hexagonal base with polished rim, concave within.
Provenance
Provenance information not currently available online. Please check back in the coming weeks.
bottle
Corning Glass Works, Main Plant, "A" Factory
1923-1935
bottle
about 1947-1956
vase
1880-1900