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

Goblet

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860-1870

MediumBlown glass | Cut glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Florence L. Smith

Object number52.18.39

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 22

DescriptionGoblet of clear, blown, cut and engraved glass. Ovoid bowl engraved with all-over vine swags and two floral sprays and a central cartouche containing a profile bust of a helmeted warrior and a reverse one of an exotic bird, drawn hexagonally. Panel cut stem and a plain round foot with a star cut bottom. One of a pair. See 52.18.40 and matching pitcher 52.18.68.

Published ReferencesL.W. Watkins, CAMBRIDGE GLASS, pl. 55, similar shape lower right.