Pierce

Object NameCelery Vase in "Pierce" Pattern

Engraverprobably Haughwout and Dailey

Manufacturer(blank) Brooklyn Flint Glass Works (1840-1868)

Retailer Haughwout and Dailey

Made FromLead Glass

Date1853-1860

Place MadeUnited States, NY, New York City (retailed)

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeH: 25.8 cm, D (rim): 12.3 cm, W (foot): 11.3 cm

Accession Number79.4.6

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Masterpieces of American Glass

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut and engraved. Cylindrical bowl with flared rim cut into scallops; cut flute around top and bottom; engraved vintage design around middle of bowl; Presidential arms engraved on obverse; stem with air trap cut into six flutes; cut star underneath hexagonal base.
Provenance

Source Louis Lyons - 1979-02-01