Bauble thumbnail 1
Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Bauble

1880-1900 (made)
Place of origin

Blown clear yellow glass ball with silvered inside and a metal attachment with ring for suspension


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
clear yellow glass with silvered inside
Brief description
Bauble, probably Germany, 1880-1900, C.109-1916
Physical description
Blown clear yellow glass ball with silvered inside and a metal attachment with ring for suspension
Dimensions
  • Greatest width width: 7.9cm
conversions size. The green ball is bigger.
Credit line
Given by Frank Green
Object history
This object was acquired as a 'Witches ball' but is almost certainly a Christmas tree decoration.
Other number
7716 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.109-1916

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdDecember 13, 1997
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest