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goblet

Object NameCut and Enameled Goblet

Enameler Charles Muss

Maker William Collins (English)

Made FromGlass, Gilding, Enamel

Dateabout 1815

Place MadeEngland, London

TechniqueBlown, hot-worked, cut, enameled, gilded

SizeOverall H: 14.5 cm, Diam (max): 9.7 cm

Accession Number2011.2.4

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless glass, gilding, enamel; blown, hot-worked, cut, gilded, enameled. Colorless glass goblet with cut diamond pattern on wall of cup. Cup has cut terraced base that sits atop stem with seven bladed knops. Circular terraced foot with cut design on base. Wall of cup has cut rectangular panel with enameled and gilded scene showing two young figures: one reclining human and one standing mythical figure with goat legs playing flute. Cup has gilded rim with enameled grapes, grape leaves, and grapevines.
Provenance

Source Christopher Sheppard (d. 2015) - 2011-04-04