Vase
1845-1850 (made)
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Opal glass vase, transfer-printed enamel decoration. In the 'Etruscan' style, but only very loosely based on classical models. The shape of the vase is curious, and the style of the decoration distinctly 19th century.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Opal glass, transfer-printed enamel decoration |
| Brief description | Opal glass vase, made by George Bacchus and Sons, England (Birmingham), 1845-1850 |
| Physical description | Opal glass vase, transfer-printed enamel decoration. In the 'Etruscan' style, but only very loosely based on classical models. The shape of the vase is curious, and the style of the decoration distinctly 19th century. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Geo. Bacchus & Sons Vitrified Enamel Colours' (Makers's mark) |
| Gallery label | This vase, done in the 'Etruscan' style is only very loosely based on classical models. The shape of the vase is curious, and the style of the decoration distinctly 19th century. |
| Bibliographic reference | B. Morris, Victorian Table Glass and Ornaments, London 1978. p. 52, pl. 29 |
| Other number | 9225 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.157-1965 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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