Louis XIV

Object NameCordial Glass in "Louis XIV" Pattern

Cutter T. G. Hawkes & Company (American, 1880-1962)

Manufacturer(blank) possibly C. Dorflinger & Sons (1881-1921)

Manufacturer(blank) possibly Corning Glass Works, Corning

Manufacturer(blank) possibly Baccarat

Retailer Richard Briggs

Made FromLead Glass

Date1885-1900

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 9.8 cm; Rim Diam: 5.2 cm; Foot Diam: 5 cm

Accession Number91.4.11 B

Credit LineGift of Thomas P. Dimitroff and Bill Mehlenbacher

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionCordial Glass in "Louis XIV" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut, engraved, "Louis XIV" pattern. 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.
Provenance

Source Thomas P. Dimitroff - 1991-02-04

Source Bill Mehlenbacher - 1991-02-04