vase
Object NameVase
MakerSigned
Harry Evan Edwards
MakerPossibly
W. H., B. & J. Richardson
Made FromLead Glass
Date1850
Place MadeEngland, possibly Stourbridge
Techniqueblown, gilt, enameled, polished
SizeOverall H: 42.3 cm; Rim Diam: 12.8 cm
Accession Number66.2.17
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionOpaque white lead glass; blown, gilt, enameled. Tall true baluster form, with flared rim, tall waisted neck and bulbous body; gilt rim; panel of gilt scrolls on the neck; enameled view of a three-story house with brick piers, with large trees at the sides in the foreground; two women converse on the lawn, while a third approaches; gilt floral swags below; molded disk foot with gilt band; flat base with polished pontil mark, inscribed in red enamel in script "Roehampton House / Surrey. The Seat of / J. T. Leslie Melville Esqr. / Painted by Harry / Evan Edwards, / 1850".Provenance
Source
Godden of Worthing, Ltd.
- 1966-12-27
1870-1880
