ewer

Object NameEwer with Brass Mounts

Manufacturer Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik (W.M.F.) (German, 1853-present; glass factory closed in 1982)

Made FromGlass, Brass, Lacquer

Dateabout 1900-1910

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 25 cm, W: 11.2 cm, D: 9.2 cm

Accession Number2010.3.130

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

Germany, Geislingen an der Steige

Physical DescriptionColorless glass, brass, lacquer; mold-blown, cut, brass lacquered, assembled. Colorless glass ewer with long narrow cylindrical neck that widens to squat bulbous bottom that is decorated with two bands of cut oval facets. Lacquered brass top mount with spout, hinged cap, and long thin handle that is fixed to lacquered brass band situated in between cut bands on glass. Lacquered brass band and top mount each have two sets of four rectangular cut-outs.
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