TUMBLER

Creator(s): Bakhmetev Glassworks ((Possibly))

On view in: Passageway to Dining Room

About this object

Turquoise-blue tumbler is cut into nine facets with the exception of a small portion of the rim, that has been cut in a circular shape and gilded. There are three large clusters of flowers and leaves rendered in matt and polished gold. These are of very good workmanship and are in excellent condition. There is an additional band of gilding around the lower part of the bowl. On the base is engraved a star.

Object name:

TUMBLER

Made from:

Glass

Made in:

Nikol'sk, Russia

Date made:

c. 1810

Size:

10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:

23.46

Class:

GLASS

Signature marks:

Credit line:

Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973