Centerpiece
Manufacturer
Tiffany Furnaces
(American, 1902 - 1920)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1916
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
InscribedEngraved on bottom central hold "6780 K L.C. Tiffany - Favrile"; frog marked around polished pontil: "6780K"
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number87.178
Not on view
DescriptionBlown, saucer shape with central hollow raised cylinder to hold a separate round frog insert. Gold iridescent decorated with five green iridescent lily pads and vine around cylinder stretched and turned edge. Frog and rim of cylinder which holds it are repaired.Published ReferencesRevi, AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU GLASS, fig. 59 (ill. of frog patent design 4/24/17).
Louis Comfort Tiffany