Inkstand Bottle
Artist
Henry Bailey
(English, circa 1750 - 1770)
CultureEnglish
Dateca. 1768-69
MediumSilver | Glass
DimensionsOverall: 1 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (4.1 x 5.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Wolcott
Object number2002.7.3
Not on view
DescriptionThis is one of the three octagonal cut-glass bottles set in pierced silver frames in the form of Chinese fretwork railings. This glass bottle has fret work on the cap.ProvenanceMade in London, England, 1768--1769; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Baylor II, Norfolk, Virginia; Nannie Baylor Wolcott to her son, Edward W. Wolcott; Mr. Edward W. Wolcott to his wife, Mrs. Clara Wolcott; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Wolcott to the Chrysler Museum of Art, 2002.
early 20th century
18th century