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

Mug/Tumbler

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

CultureFrench

MediumGlass | Gilt | Enamel

DimensionsOverall: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

InscribedEngraved across polished pontil: "Cristallerie d'Emile Gallé Model et Decor Depose".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6696

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DescriptionMug/tumbler with handle with four horizontal indentations. Green glass is heavily enameled with orchid type flowers and leaves, one with an applied glass center. Acid etched and gilded leaves too. Gilded rim. Irregular red and yellow spatters on top part. Applied green, highlighted with gilt, handle with the end curving horizontally across the glass. The end of the handle is broken and missing.

Published ReferencesSimilar one: Grover, CARVED AND DECORATED EUROPEAN ART GLASS, pl. 273, pg. 167. (Lecuyer Collection, Brussels).