wine-glass cooler
Object NameWineglass Rinser from the Franklin Pierce Presidential Service
Pattern Name
- Pierce
Engraverprobably
Haughwout and Dailey
Manufacturer(blank) probably
Brooklyn Flint Glass Works
(1840-1868)
Retailer
Haughwout and Dailey
Made FromGlass
Date1853-1860
Place MadeUnited States, NY, New York City
TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved
SizeOverall H: 9.4 cm, W: 13.6 cm, D: 12.4 cm
Accession Number2017.4.11
Credit LinePurchased with the assistance of The Karl and Anna Koepke Endowment Fund
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionWineglass Rinser in "Pierce" Pattern. Colorless glass; blown, cut, engraved. Wine rinser with two spouts at opposite ends of rim and a solid straight-walled circular foot with a sixteen-pointed star cut in base. Engraved vegetal motif consisting of grapevines, leaves, and grape bunches wrap around exterior wall, framing a central motif consisting of an eagle with outstretched wings perched atop a shield decorated with stars and stripes; shield is set before a flowing ribbon banner, which reads: “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Band of twelve cut facets encircle base of bowl.Provenance
Source
Ian Simmonds
- 2016-11-2017-09-28
Acquired from the Hirschl & Adler at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates by Ian Simmonds, November, 2016
Acquired from the Hirschl & Adler at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates by Ian Simmonds, November, 2016
Former Collection
Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc.
- 2016-11
Private Collection on consignment via Hirschl & Adler at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Reportedly previously offered by Hirschl and Adler on behalf of that same client, alongside the celery vase that is now at Bayou Bend.
Private Collection on consignment via Hirschl & Adler at Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates. Reportedly previously offered by Hirschl and Adler on behalf of that same client, alongside the celery vase that is now at Bayou Bend.
