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The Mausoleum

Goblet
1960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Goblet, Britain, Dorset (Lyme Regis), Shape designed by Laurence Whistler, and decoration designed and executed by Laurence Whistler at James Powell & Sons, Whitefriars Glass, 1960

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Mausoleum
Materials and techniques
Diamond-engraved glass
Brief description
Goblet, Britain, Dorset (Lyme Regis), Shape designed by Laurence Whistler, and decoration designed and executed by Laurence Whistler at James Powell & Sons, Whitefriars Glass, 1960
Dimensions
  • Height: 24.2cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
L.W. 1960 engraved (Signature)
Gallery label
Only three goblets were blown to this shape. The scene is derived from Hawksmoor's mausoleum at Castle Howard.
Production
Decoration designed and executed by Laurence Whistler.
Subject depicted
Other number
9688 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
C.31-1960

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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