Louis XIV
Object Name4 Pieces of Tableware in "Louis XIV" Pattern
Cutter
T. G. Hawkes & Company
(American, 1880-1962)
Manufacturer(blank) possibly
C. Dorflinger & Sons
(1881-1921)
Manufacturer(blank) possibly
Baccarat
Manufacturer(blank) possibly
Corning Glass Works, Corning
Retailer
Richard Briggs
Made FromLead Glass
Date1885-1900
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved
SizeSee Individual Records
Accession Number91.4.11
Credit LineGift of Thomas P. Dimitroff and Bill Mehlenbacher
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description4 Pieces of Tableware in "Louis XIV" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, "Louis XIV" pattern. (A) Cylindrical shape with flared rim, engraved leafy garland below rim; monogram of "WBM" in a circle of stars on one side with garland around it, fleur-de-lis filling rest of space, cut diamonds in small and larger sizes near base, cut eight-point star on base. (B) Cylindrical bowl, engraved leafy garland below rim; monogram of "WBM" in a circle of stars on one side with garland around it, fleur-de-lis filling rest of space, applied straight stem cut in vertical panels, solid knop in center of stem cut with a row of diamonds; applied flat circular foot with cut eight-point star underneath. (C) Cylindrical bowl, engraved leafy garland below rim; monogram of "WBM" in a circle of stars on one side with garland around it, fleur-de-lis filling rest of space, applied straight stem cut in vertical panels, solid knop in center of stem cut with a row of diamonds; applied flat circular foot with cut eight-point star underneath. (D) Circular shape, upturned rim, slightly depressed center; engraved with leafy garland below sheared rim, monogram and fleur de lis in sides and two bands of cut diamonds around ten-point star in center of base.Provenance
Source
Thomas P. Dimitroff
- 1991-02-04
Source
Bill Mehlenbacher
- 1991-02-04
