beaker

Object NameBeaker

Made Fromglass,enameled metal foil

Date1830-1840

Place MadeEurope; probably France

Techniquemold-blown, cut; enameled, stamped, encrusted foil

SizeH: 9.6 cm; diam: 8.2 cm; W: 8.2 cm

Accession Number84.3.327

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jokelson

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown, cut; enameled, stamped, encrusted metal foil. Cylindrical, straight-sided shape, with cut plain rim; molded sides with ribbed vertical ovals and arches above and below; a rectangular panel on the side, with horizontal cut grooves at the bottom, and a cut octagonal convex panel enclosing an enameled, stamped gold foil bouquet of blue forget-me-nots with green stems and leaves; band of large, pointed hobnails at the base; bottom with heavy radial ribbing, with a tiny central boss.
Provenance

Source Mrs. Paul Jokelson