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epergne
epergne

epergne

Object NameEpergne
Made FromGlass, Brass
Dateabout 1895-1900
Place MadeEngland, probably Stourbridge
Techniqueblown, tooled
SizeOverall H: 53.7 cm
Accession Number82.2.15
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless and opalescent pink shading to transparent yellow glasses; blown and tooled. (a) Circular shape; ruffled rim of pink and white, high kick in center with brass holder for trumpet vase and three curved rods; (b) trumpet shape, ruffled rim of pink, spiral trails around body; yellow at base; (c,d,e) three colorless twisted rods curved to form a hook at the end; (f,g,h) three baskets, cylindrical shape, colorless shading to pink, with handle, with bands of rigaree around central part of body and base, rough pontil mark.
Provenance
Source Virginia Eichmann - 1982-09-02
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