Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)

Object NameCigar Jar (Humidor) in "Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)" Pattern

Collector Name

Grapevine

Manufacturer(glass, bronze) possibly Tiffany Furnaces (American, 1902 - 1920)

Manufacturer(glass, bronze) possibly Stourbridge Glass Company (1893-1902)

Manufacturer(glass, bronze) possibly Louis C. Tiffany Furnaces (1920-1924)

Manufacturerprobably Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (1892-1902)

Manufacturerpossibly Tiffany Studios (American, 1902 - 1932)

Made FromSheet Glass, Bronze

Dateprobably 1899-1902; possibly after 1902

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corona

TechniqueAssembled

SizeOverall H: 16.7 cm, Diam (max): 12.9 cm

Accession Number2016.4.42 A

Credit LineGift of James R. and Maisie Houghton

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionCigar Jar (Humidor) in "Etched Metal & Glass (E.M. & G.)" Pattern. Green and white sheet glass, bronze; assembled. (a) Patinated double-walled metal jar; outer wall cut in decorative leaf and vine design. Striated green and white glass sandwiched between walls of jar. (b) Gold-toned metal lid with flattened finial. Top of lid pressed to match outer wall of jar. (c) Patinated metal cover with gold-toned interior. Top of cover pressed to match outer wall of jar.
Provenance

Source James R. Houghton (1936-2022) - 2016-12-19

Source Maisie Houghton - 2016-12-19