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Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Louis XVIII

Maker Escalier de Cristal

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Dateabout 1820-1840

Techniqueencased, cut, molded sulphide, stamped gilt metal

SizeOverall D: 6.5 cm

Accession Number84.3.169

Credit LineClara S. Peck Endowment Fund

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Place Made

France

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white sulphide; encased, cut, molded sulphide, stamped gilt metal frame. Flat, circular plaque, with polished faces and concave cut rims; enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait bust (Louis XVIII), facing sinister, inscribed "ANDRIEU F." at the shoulder; flat on the reverse, impressed "A L'ESCALIER/DE CRISTAL/A PARIS."; telescoping two-part gilt metal frame, both with bands of repeated tiny fans and ropework at the central rim; sides undecorated; front frame with soldered ring and loose ring for hanging.
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