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- This scent bottle was crafted by the masters of cameo glassmaking, Thomas Webb & Sons
- The slender red bottle is overlaid with soft white, showcasing masterfully delicate hand-carving
- The silver-gilt mount and cover are marked Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1884
- This scent bottle is a testament to the exceptional skill and artistic vision of Thomas Webb & Sons
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This intricately crafted scent bottle exemplifies. . .
This intricately crafted scent bottle exemplifies Thomas Webb & Sons' unrivaled expertise. The slender red bottle is layered with soft white overlay that has been delicately hand-carved into beautiful bamboo shoots that wrap around the bottle. The silver-gilt mount and cover, marked Sampson Mordan & Co., London 1884, elegantly complement the overall design. This fine glass scent bottle would have held perfumes and essential oils within its intricately decorated body.
Circa 1884
1” high x 1 1/4” wide x 5 1/2” deep
Provenance:
Dr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Rakow Collection, New York (by 1982)
Private collection, New York
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Literature:
Sidney M. Goldstein, Cameo Glass: Masterpieces from 2000 Years of Glassmaking, Corning 1982, pp. 88, 124, no. 124, illustrated
Exhibited:
New York, The Corning Museum of Glass, Cameo Glass: Masterpieces from 2000 Years of Glassmaking, May 1-October 31, 1982, no. 124
Maker: | Thomas Webb |
Period: | 19th Century |
Origin: | England |
Type: | Vases/Rose Bowls |
Style: | Cameo |
Depth: | 5.5 in. (13.97 cm) |
Width: | 1.25 in. (3.18 cm) |
Height: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
History and Techniques of Cameo Glass
Glass is among the oldest media artists have utilized for creative expression. It has been known to humanity for centuries, and most scholars agree that the first glass objects date back to around...
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