Gas globe
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1890-1910
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5509
Not on view
DescriptionPressed colorless with some lead content in repeating tulip-like (or pond lily?) motif; single flowers on each of the 3 mold seams alternating with symmetrical clusters of 3 intertwined blossoms -- all motifs connected by curving "art nouveau" leaves.
18th century
18th century
early 20th century
ca. 1850
Worcester Porcelain Company
ca. 1780-85
