New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Tumbler

Manufacturer Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé (French, 19th Century)

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1878-84

MediumMold blown glass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Base: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)

InscribedMarked on bottom in dark brown script: "E.Gallé/dépose".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6409

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 1 Sh3

DescriptionTumbler of mold blown glass. Optic ribbed pale amber glass with enameled mauves, tans, browns and gilt thistle design and cross of Lorraine. Polished pontil. Some gilt worn. For matching pitcher, see 71.6410.

Label TextCristallerie d'Emile Gallé Nancy, France Tumbler, ca. 1878-84 Mold-blown glass; enameled, gilded Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.6409 Published ReferencesBlock-Dermant, THE ART OF FRENCH GLASS, pg. 101, #154.