bowl
Object NameCovered Bowl with Tray
Maker
Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1840-1860
Place MadeFrance
Techniquepressed
SizeOverall H: 20.1 cm
Accession Number85.3.55
Credit LineGift of William B. Thomas
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed. (a) Ovoid shape, with arched top rim; interior rim for lid; exterior pattern of entwined arches and ovals on a stippled background; band of fine diamonds on lower third of bowl; fine ribbing underneath foot; facets on upper surface of foot, and base rim ground and polished. (b) oval shape with matching pattern; 8-sided mushroom-like knob with cut facets; lower rim cut and polished. (c) oval shape, pattern of arches at rim; stippling around shoulder; diamonds in center; foot ring ground and polished.Provenance
Source
William B. Thomas
1830-1850
1860-1870