Cameo Baskets

Object NameCandlestick 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: 33.8 cm; Base Diam: 14.5 cm

Accession Number85.4.4 D

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Sinclaire

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Masterpieces of American Glass

On ViewCrystal City Gallery

Physical DescriptionCandlestick in "Cameo Baskets" and "Engraved Flowers" Patterns. Black, white non-lead glass; blown, acid-etched and engraved. One of five-part candlestick with pear-shaped socket having a flat rim edged with a thread of white; applied capstan-shaped section; applied baluster stem; applied capstan shaped section; applied bell-shaped foot; acid-etched design of ribbons and flowers on stem and foot; engraved band of dots above and below decoration on foot; rough pontil mark underneath; ground and polished foot rim.
Provenance

Source Esther Sinclaire - 1985-01-31

Source Morgan Sinclaire - 1985-01-31