Ewer
Manufacturer
W.H., B & J Richardson
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1845-1850
MediumBlown glass | Cameo
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
Base: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Base: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4313
Not on view
DescriptionEwer of blown glass. Double overlay ruby, clear and opal with an applied flaring foot and handle from rim to shoulder. Geometric cut neck. Punty cuts on handle (which is opal, clear, ruby & opal). Geometric bowl bottom. Paneled and punty foot. Main body is an unpolished cameo technique of vintage design. A set with two goblets GEER.59.2 & GEER.59.3.Published ReferencesWilkinson, THE HALLMARKS OF ANTIQUE GLASS, fig. 174, pg. 135.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.