Vase
1937 (made)
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Vase, green glass, mould-blown and cut, 28.5cm high, 19cm in diameter.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Green coloured glass, mould-blown and wheel-cut |
| Brief description | Vase, glass, mould-blown and cut, Britain (Brierley Hill), designed by Keith Murray, for Stevens & Williams Glassworks, 1937 |
| Physical description | Vase, green glass, mould-blown and cut, 28.5cm high, 19cm in diameter. |
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| Gallery label | Keith Day Pearce Murray, a New Zealander trained as an architect. During the 1930 when architectural commissions were scarce he made designs for Stevens & Williams glass (from 1932), Wedgwood ceramics ( from 1932-3) and Mappin & Webbb silver (from 1934). This monumental vase was shown in the international exhibition, Paris, 1937. This type of flat-cutting is associated in Britain with glass of the early 19th century. As Keith Murray acknowledged both British and Swedish glass as influencing his designs, the small Orrefors vase nearby (6398), of 1934, makes an interesting comparison. |
| Credit line | Given by the manufacturers |
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| Other number | 9542 - Glass gallery number |
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| Accession number | CIRC.16-1938 |
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| Record created | December 13, 1997 |
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