Beaker | Flip
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Miss Mary Land Leigh
Object number58.25.1
Not on view
DescriptionBeaker/flip of clear blown glass. Shallow band of zig-zag engraving at the rim. Central cartouche of two birds (doves) facing each other perched on a heart framed with a sunburst-like decoration. Reverse engraved stylized floral design. Came with a cover, which didn't match. Rough pontil.Published ReferencesN. Hudson Moore, OLD GLASS, EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN, pg. 247, Fig. 132, No.2, Stiegel type-for similar object.
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