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

Cane Handle

ca. 1847 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cane handle, Italy (Venice), made by Giovanni Battista Franchini, 1847-1847, 357 B-1872 .


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
millefiori glass in colourless base, with red and gold aventurine, cut
Brief description
Cane handle, Italy (Venice), made by Giovanni Battista Franchini, 1847-1847, 357 B-1872 .
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.1cm
  • Diameter: 3.2cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
on two canes, the date '1847' and makers monogram 'GBF'
Gallery label
38 pieces of millefiori and marbeled glass
Bibliographic reference
Cf Sarpellon 1990, nr. 522, same shape, dated 1846
Other number
6534 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
357B-1872

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Record createdJune 14, 2001
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