VASE
CH1979.278.b
Both: pale blue, opaque glass. Possibly what the Sowerby Factory called "vitro porcelain" Small vases? On 3 short legs. Moulded design of Shepherdess with crook with Shepherd presenting bunch of flowers and flying cupid. Double-sided mould. Mark on base: peacock's head in relief. Sowerby Factory ca 1876+. Nairn identified as Sowerby's (b) No. 52.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1979.278.b |
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| Accession Date: | 16 Jul 1979 |
Material
| Glass | glass |
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| Glass/Glass |
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Measurement
| height | 82mm |
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| diameter | 50mm | base |
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