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On display at V&A South Kensington
Glass, Room 131

Swan

Flower Holder
1885 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pressed coloured opan glass with heat sensitive colouring, in the shape of a swan. Made as a flower holder or simply as an ornament. The design registered in 1885. Inscription: Registration number 20086 for 1885. M. J. Franklin Bequest


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSwan (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Press moulded, opalescent glass
Brief description
Flower holder, Britain (Manchester), made by Burtles, Tate & Co., 1885-1900
Physical description
Pressed coloured opan glass with heat sensitive colouring, in the shape of a swan. Made as a flower holder or simply as an ornament. The design registered in 1885. Inscription: Registration number 20086 for 1885. M. J. Franklin Bequest
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.4cm
  • Maximum width: 12.0cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Registration number 20086 for 1885
Gallery label
Made as a flower holder or simply as an ornament. The design registered in 1885
Credit line
Bequeathed by Michael Franklin
Subject depicted
Other number
7676 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.268-1987

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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