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tumbler

Object NameTumbler Engraved with Flowers

Manufacturer Bakewell, Page & Bakewell (September 1, 1813-1814; December 19, 1815-1819; 1820-1827)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1825-1830

Place MadeUnited States, PA, Pittsburgh

Techniqueblown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 7.8 cm, Diam: 6.7 cm

Accession Number93.4.84

Curatorial Area(s)

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This piece is one of several similar pieces attributed to the Bakewell factory.

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Cylindrical shape, engraved below the rim with a rose vine and leaves and an empty oval probably intended for a monogram, above an engraved band of crosses, above a row of cross-hatched diamonds, above a row of finger flutes, eight pointed star on base.
Provenance

Source Schwind Antiques - 1993-11-12

Former Collection Paul C. Richards