wine glass
Object NameWineglass
Maker
Workshop of the Beilby Family
Made FromLead Glass, presumably
Dateabout 1770
Place MadeEngland, probably Newcastle upon Tyne
Techniqueblown, enameled
SizeOverall H: 16 cm; Rim Diam: 7 cm; Foot Diam: 8 cm
Accession Number51.2.163
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
The Story of English Glass
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless, presumably lead glass; blown and enameled. Large round-funnel bowl, applied, rod-like stem with paired "mercury" corkscrew air-twists, applied sloping large circular foot with plain rim and rough pontil mark; on bowl, below rim, circlet of alternate delicate foliated cartouche-like motifs and floral festoons (3 of each).Provenance
Former Collection
Steuben Glass, Inc.
(American, founded 1903) - 1951-04-11
Kaye Coll.?
Kaye Coll.?
Former Collection
Cecil Davis
