decanter
Object NameCameo Decanter with Silver Lid
Factoryprobably
Thomas Webb and Sons
(f. 1837)
Made FromLead Glass, Silver
Date1880-1895
Place MadeEngland, Amblecote
TechniqueBlown in a mold, applied handle, applied silver collar with spring-loaded hinged lid
SizeOverall H: 23.4 cm, Diam (max): 13.2 cm
Accession Number2002.2.13
Credit LineGift of Barbara Olsen in memory of Fellow, John K. Olsen
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless, opaque red, opaque white lead glass, silver; blown in a mold, applied handle, applied silver collar with spring-loaded hinged lid. Bulbous decanter with long neck, blown of colorless glass, overlaid with opaque red and opaque white glass, acid-etched to create a mat finish. The red and white glass has been carved away in a pattern of fuchsias and leaves of white glass with a barely visible red underlay; ground and polished pontil mark on base, silver collar engraved with flowers and marked with a lion, an anchor and an old English letter (poss. G) and the word "STERLING"; spring loaded hollow cap, attached by a silver chain to an applied handle on the shoulder of the decanter.Provenance
Source
Barbara H. Olsen
(1923-2016) - 2002
