Image Not Available

plaque

Object NamePlaque with Sulphide of Louix XVIII

Maker Barthelmy Desprez Jr.

Made FromGlass, sulphide, gilt metal

Date1815-1830

Place MadeFrance

Techniquecut; molded encased sulphide; stamped gilt metal

SizeOverall H: 13.1 cm, W: 12.6 cm

Accession Number84.3.370

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; cut; molded, encased sulphide; stamped gilt metal; turned wood. Flat, circular shape, front slightly convex, back flat; enclosing a molded white sulphide portrait of a male in military uniform, facing dexter; reverse impressed "DESPREZ,/Rue des Recolets/No. 2, a Paris."; in a stamped gilt metal mount with stylized foliate border; turned wood square frame; stamped "30" at the upper left corner on the back; brass strap and loose ring for hanging.
Provenance

Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson