Royal Flemish Vase
Manufacturer
Mt. Washington Glass Co.
(American, New Bedford, MA)
CultureAmerican
Date1889-1895
MediumGlass | Gilt
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 x 6 in. (7.6 x 15.2 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 x 6 in. (7.6 x 15.2 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
InscribedNo mark.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5085
Not on view
DescriptionVase of glass in the Royal Flemish pattern. In shades of tans and mauve with thick gilt dividers in imitation of stained glass. Heraldic design of a coat of arms. Oval pilgrim flask shape with the rim turned down at narrow ends and up at the wide part. On a small round dome foot. Polished pontil. Similar item, see 71.5086.Published ReferencesKenneth M. Wilson and Jane Shadel Spillman, _Mt. Washington & Pairpoint Glass_, Volume 2, exh. cat., The Corning Museum of Glass, Corning, NY, 2011, 37, fig. 13-55.
Mt. Washington Glass Co.