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

Wineglass Cooler

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAnglo-Irish

Dateca. 1820-1830

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number72.12

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 9

DescriptionWineglass cooler of clear blown glass. Cut panel cut bottom quarter. Then, a band of blaze and the rest plain except for a fine checkered diamond band 1" from rim. Polished pontil.

Label TextWine Glass Cooler Great Britain Early 19th Century Blown glass; cut. Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 72.12 Wine glass coolers were used to chill glasses for serving white wine and for rinsing glasses between courses.