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Object NameRoyal Flemish Cracker Jar with Coin Decoration and Lid
Manufacturer Mt. Washington Glass Company
Made FromGlass, Metal, Enamel, Gilding
Date1889-1895
Place MadeUnited States, MA, New Bedford
TechniqueBlown, enameled, gilded
SizeOverall H: 22.2 cm, Diam (max): 11.6 cm
Accession Number62.4.3
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Mt. Washington and Pairpoint: American Glass from the Gilded Age to the Roaring Twenties
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Interpretive Notes
This coin, which is styled after ancient Roman coins, shows the bust of the emperor Nero. Royal Flemish glass, which was made with a variety of enameled and gilded decorations from 1888 to 1895, was extremely popular. Although the name would point to a European origin, the decoration is not based on Flemish designs.
Physical DescriptionColorless glass; white metal; blown and enameled. Ovoid body covered with enamel decoration in shades of brown and beige; gilt tracing and three medallions, two gold and one silver; white metal collar, handle and lid.
Provenance
Source Richard Dyer

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