Cameo Baskets

Object NameCenterpiece Bowl in "Cameo Baskets" and "Engraved Flowers" Patterns

Pattern Name

Engraved Flowers

Manufacturer H. P. Sinclaire and Company

Made FromNon-lead Glass

Date1920-1923

Place MadeUnited States

TechniqueBlown, acid-etched, engraved

SizeOverall H: 7.5, Diam (max): 45.1 cm

Accession Number85.4.4 A

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sinclaire

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Masterpieces of American Glass

On ViewCrystal City Gallery

Physical DescriptionCenterpiece Bowl in "Cameo Baskets" and "Engraved Flowers" Patterns. Black, white non-lead glass; blown, acid-etched and engraved. Circular bowl with wide flat rim, blown of black glass with applied thread of white glass around edge; rim has etched design of four baskets of flowers alternating with four floral bouquets with ribbons above and below and an engraved design of a row of dots at outer edge of design; polished pontil mark on base.
Provenance

Source Esther Sinclaire - 1985-01-31

Source Morgan Sinclaire - 1985-01-31