bowl
Object NameIvory Cameo Bowl
Factory
Thomas Webb and Sons
(f. 1837)
Made FromLead Glass
Date1885-1900
Place MadeEngland, Amblecote
TechniqueBlown in a mold, acid-etched, stained
SizeOverall H: 6.6 cm, Diam (max): 11.4 cm
Accession Number2002.2.9
Credit LineGift of Barbara Olsen in memory of Fellow, John K. Olsen
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOpaque ivory lead glass, brown; blown in a mold, acid-etched, stained. Nearly spherical bowl, blown of ivory colored glass; acid-etched in a complex pattern of stylized flowers, scrolls and fish scales in concentric circles, with a brown stain rubbed into the design to simulate ivory. Sheared top rim is plain, circular trademark on interior with "THOMAS WEBB & SONS/LIMITED" in a circle.Provenance
Source
Barbara H. Olsen
(1923-2016) - 2002
about 1775
1750-1850
1800-1911
1750-1880
1730-1850
1736-1795
