Covered Flask
Manufacturer
Compagnie des Verreries et Cristalleries de Baccarat
(French, founded 1764)
CultureFrench
Dateca. 1849
MediumCut glass | Silver
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
InscribedBase of sulphide is marked in blue script: "B.D.^H. Chassé". Back of sulphide figure marked: "MT".
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.6705
Not on view
DescriptionFlask for smelling salts of clear cut glass. Silver screw cap. The front is incrusted ceramic sulphide of Baron D.H. Chassé in military uniform. Horizontally cut sides and checked cut back.Published ReferencesJokelson, Silphides, _The Art of Cameo Incrustations_, pg. 8, fig. 73. Paul Dunlap, _The Jokelson Collection of ANtique Cameo Incrustation_, fig. 239, pg. 70.
