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Clutha
Clutha

Clutha

Object NameLong-Necked Vase
Maker James Couper and Sons
Maker Christopher Dresser (British, b. Scotland, 1834-1904)
Maker George Walton
Made FromLead (?) Glass, Aventurine
Dateabout 1885-1895
Place MadeScotland, Glasgow
TechniqueBlown
SizeOverall H: 50 cm; Body Diam: 15 cm
Accession Number80.2.1
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewModern Gallery
Physical DescriptionTransparent green and amber lead (?) glass; blown, aventurine inclusions. Ovoid top, on long neck with squat, bulbous base; shading from amber at the top to bubbly and goldstone-streaked green base; rough pontil mark at the underside of the base.
Provenance
Source Maureen Thompson - 1980-03-07
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percolator
Corning Glass Works, Main Plant, "B" Factory
1938-1947