Verre de Soie Vase in Brass Mount

Object Name:

Department

American

Maker(s)

Steuben Glass Works, Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, Corning, NY

Date:

1905-1930

Color

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colorless

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  - color (ref)
    - colorless (ref)

Technique

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glassblowing

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- Processes and Techniques (ref)
  - glassblowing (ref)

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frosting

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- Processes and Techniques (ref)
  - etching (ref)
    - frosting (ref)

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engraving

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  - engraving (ref)

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casting

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  - forming (ref)
    - casting (ref)

Material

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glass

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  - materials (ref)
    - inorganic material (ref)
      - glass (ref)

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brass

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      - metal (ref)
        nonferrous metal (ref)
        copper alloy (ref)
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Dimensions:

Overall H: 25.2 cm, Diam (max): 12.2 cm

Accession Number:

2012.4.131

Credit Line:

Gift of Gerald M. Eggert

Location:

Not on Display

Description

Verre de Soie Vase in Brass Mount. (a) Colorless glass; blown, acid-etched, engraved. Conical vase with flared, ruffled rim. Exterior of vase decorated with engraved decoration consisting of three stemmed flowers with leaves. Vase has been iridized. (b) Ornate cast brass mount with circular foot. Mount is decorated with flowers, floral garlands, bows, and baskets.

Provenance

Eggert, Gerald M., Source to 2012-10-05

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