Glassmaker: Unknown
Lead glass. Ogee bowl with engraved vines and a turbaned figure-bust flanked by fronds of some palm-like plant. Traces of gilding on engraving. Plain stem with opaque twist (lace corkscrew core/double multi-fly spiral bands). Conical foot.
History note: Collection of J.C. Varty-Smith of Penrith
Given by the Misses Varty-Smith
Diameter: 2 7/8 in
Height: 6 1/4 in
Method of acquisition: Given (1931-10-23) by Varty-Smith, Misses
Decoration
composed of
gilt
Bowl
Accession number: C/G.59-1931
Primary reference Number: 25687
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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