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Sherry glass: C.19-1993

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Rosenthal Studio
Designer: Bellini, Mario
Designer: Böhm, Michael

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Description

Sherry glass. Clear metal, with tall, tulip-shaped bowl, two narrow plain stems set close together, and plain circular foot, slightly convex in the centre.

Notes

History note: Purchased from the donor at Rosenthal Studio, 102 Brompton Road, London, SW3 on 22nd June, 1993

Legal notes

Given by Miss Julia Poole, MA

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1993-06-19) by Poole, Julia E.

Dating

20th Century, Late#
Circa 1992 CE - 1993 CE

Note

The 'Cupola' suite of glass includes a smaller sherry and this glass may perhaps also be intended for use as a champagne flute or for a white wine.

Components of the work

Glass composed of clear glass
Bowl

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.19-1993
Primary reference Number: 27867

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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