Images(6)

plate

Object NamePlate

Makerprobably John Grahl

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1786

Place MadeIreland, probably Dublin

TechniqueBlown, cut, gilt, painted

SizeOverall H: 2.8 cm, Diam: 23.4 cm

Accession Number86.2.1

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; blown, cut, gilt, painted. Flat, circular form; slightly downturned rim, rounded booge, flat center; cut radial flutes on the top of the rim, with one section left flat, with a crest of a Moor's head, issuing from a Marquess' crown, with sprays of laurel leaves at either side; painted on the reverse; cut band of link ovals on the outside of the booge, silvered; cut radial flutes on the underside of the center, with polished circular depression, with painted branches of peaches and grapes; the reverse side covered with gilding and an outer coating of black paint; the remains of a paper label on the reverse, with illegible ink inscription.
Provenance

Source Delomosne & Son Limited - 1986-02-10