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

Sherbert

Manufacturer C. Dorflinger & Sons

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1910

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Base: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Orva Walker Heissenbuttel in honor of Etta Walker Altizer

Object number83.183

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DescriptionFooted sherbert of blown rose-opal glass. Plain with a narrow turned rim. Applied optic ribbed opalescent flaring foot with a wider turned rim. Rough pontil.

Published ReferencesRevi, AMERICAN ART NOUVEAU GLASS, Appendix C, Dorflinger Catalog, pg. 10, " #5 Ftd Sherberts/$18 Dz".