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Object NameVase with Sulphide of Male Portrait Bust
Maker John Ford & Co.
Made FromLead Glass, Sulphide
Dateabout 1875
Place MadeScotland, Edinburgh
TechniqueBlown, Cut, Molded Sulphide
SizeOverall H: 9.9 cm, Diam (max): 8.8 cm
Accession Number84.2.74
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut; molded, encased sulphide. Ovoid shape, with polished, flat rim; molded white sulphide encased in the side, a male portrait bust, facing dexter, wearing a heavy, soft coat and ruffled stock; raised inscription "J. MOORE SC." on the shoulder; conical foot; polished flat on the bottom.
Provenance
Former Collection Mrs. Paul Jokelson - 1984-12-28
Former Collection Paul Jokelson (d. 2002) - 1984-12-28