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goblet

Object NameGoblet
Maker Workshop of the Beilby Family
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1765-1770
Place MadeEngland, probably Newcastle upon Tyne
Techniqueblown, enameled, gilt
SizeOverall H: 19.4 cm; Rim Diam: 7.7 cm
Accession Number79.2.63
Credit LineGift of The Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewEuropean Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. Ogee bowl with gilt rim; enameled red and yellow foliate rococo frame on one side, enclosing white enameled inscription "LIBERTY / & / Clavering / For Ever."; on the reverse a fruiting vine in white enamel; straight stem enclosing a double-series opaque white twist (multi-ply spiral band encircling two spiral threads); conical foot; rough pontil mark.
Provenance
Source Ruth Bryan Strauss Memorial Foundation - 1979-03-22
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