goblet

Object NameGoblet Engraved with Masonic Symbols

Engraver William J. Butterworth Sr. (American, 1869/1870-1904)

Manufacturerprobably J. Hoare & Company (1868-1920)

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1900

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 20.4 cm; Rim Diam: 10.1 cm; Foot Diam: 10.3 cm

Accession Number98.4.291

Credit LineGift in memory of Bruce R Gibbs from his family

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewCrystal City Gallery

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This piece has no trademark, but it seems most likely that it is a Corning piece. It was made by William Butterworth who was probably a cutter for Hoare. Gift in memory of Bruce R. Gibbs from his family.

Physical DescriptionGoblet Engraved with Masonic Symbols. Colorless, blue lead glass; blown, cut, engraved. Cup-shaped bowl with sheared top rim, lightly overlaid with blue glass; engraved pattern of leaves and flowers above Masonic symbols of a scimitar, crescent and star, a double-headed eagle with a sword, a compass and square with the letter "G", and a circle surrounded by "KSHTWSST" within a square frame. The letters are evenly spaced and could start anywhere; engraved scrolls below Masonic symbols; applied stem with air trap, cut in vertical flutes, applied foot with engraved floral wreath underneath, ground and polished pontil mark in center.
Provenance

Former Collection Bruce R. Gibbs