tea caddy

Object NameTea Caddy with Lid

Engraver Henry S. Fillebrown (American, 1839-1910)

Manufacturerpossibly New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Manufacturerpossibly Hobbs, Brockunier & Co.

Made FromGlass

Dateprobably 1860-1879

Place Madepossibly United States, MA, Cambridge; possibly United States, WV, Wheeling

TechniqueMold-blown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 12 cm, W: 7.9 cm, D: 7.6 cm

Accession Number2010.4.146

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionTea Caddy with Lid. Colorless glass; mold-blown, cut, engraved. (a) Tall square vessel with flattened, horizontally-scored edges. 2 sides of vessel decorated with floral sprays; 1 side decorated with engraved floral spray and three bees; 1 side decorated with engraved aquatic floral spray and three fish. (b) Matching mold-blown lid; top decorated with engraved starburst and floral sprays.
Provenance

Source Kenneth Fillebrown - 2010-11-02