Covered Sugar Bowl with Stand

Object Name: 
Covered Sugar Bowl with Stand

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Object Name: 
Covered Sugar Bowl with Stand
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
84.4.38
Dimensions: 
(abc) H: 18.3 cm; (a) W: 16.8 cm; (b) H: 7.1 cm, D: 9.9 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1875
Credit Line: 
Gift of Mrs. Mildred L. Mance in memory of Jonas and Losette Foster
Primary Description: 
Light blue non-lead glass; blown, acid treated on exterior, silver plate. Cup shaped glass bowl with upper rim ground and polished and outer surface acid treated for opacity; pontil mark ground and polished before satin finish. Fits in silver plated frame with two handles and four medallions with classic male head on each; circular foot "M'F'D AND PLATED BY/REED & BARTON" on base. Separate circular silver plated lid.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
Mance, Mildred L., Source
Color: 
light blue
Technique: 
blown, acid-treated exterior, silver plate