Beaker
1761 (dated)
| Place of origin |
Clear colourless convex-conical on low foot, gilt rim. Wheel-engraved with coat-of-arms and 'AZ' monogram. 'Oselle' coin of Doge Francesco Loredan, dated 1761, incorporated in the base, crilling. Pontil mark consisting of a ring of small scars. Crizzling.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Clear, colourless glass, blown, gilt, wheel engraved; metal coin trapped in base |
| Brief description | Colourless glass coin-beaker, gilt rim, engraved with arms and 'AZ' monogram, Venice. Coin of 1761 in base. |
| Physical description | Clear colourless convex-conical on low foot, gilt rim. Wheel-engraved with coat-of-arms and 'AZ' monogram. 'Oselle' coin of Doge Francesco Loredan, dated 1761, incorporated in the base, crilling. Pontil mark consisting of a ring of small scars. Crizzling. |
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| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Christopher T.G. Fish |
| Object history | Sale, Christie's, London 28-III-2000, lot 237 This was the sale of the important Orazio Bagnasco Collection (Sorengo, Switserland) Bagnasco, a very wealthy banker, bought many of his glasses from the dealer Zancope in Venice. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.100-2001 |
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| Record created | January 11, 2002 |
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