Scanned from a transparency, then color corrected by Pat Cagney.

Dragonfly Ashtray

Manufacturer Amalric Walter (French, 1870 - 1959)

Dateca. 1920

MediumPâte de verre

DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 x 7 7/8 in. (4.1 x 20 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number71.6668

Terms

Blue
Green
Nancy, France

On View

On view

DescriptionMolded glass. Hexagonal-shaped design of a dragonfly in high relief on a simulated blue pond. Raised leaf-like forms on each corner. Bottom is shaped with circular ripples. Vide poche is the French name for a dresser dish designed to hold the contents of a gentleman's pockets.

Label TextHenri Berge French, 1870—1937 Amalric Walter French, 1870—1959 Dragonfly Ashtray, ca. 1920 Pâte de verre Gift of Jean Outland Chrysler 71.6668