fly whisk
Object NameFly Whisk
Manufacturer
F. & C. Osler
(English Manufacturer, active 1807-1922)
Made FromLead glass, brass, horsehair
Dateabout 1875
Place MadeEngland, West Midlands, Birmingham
TechniqueCut, Polished, Brass Electroplated, Assembled
SizeOverall (Switch Bent) H: 47.5 cm, Diam (max): 3 cm
Accession Number2000.2.3
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass of the Maharajahs: European Cut Glass Furnishings for Indian Royalty
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, brass, horsehair; cut, polished, brass electroplated, assembled. The long, thin cut glass handle is attached to an electroplated finial into which screws a holder for the long horse-hair whisk (the horse-hair modern).Provenance
Source
Mallett & Son (Antiques) Ltd.
- 2000-12-28
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