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Swan

Flower Holder
1885 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Press-moulded, opalescent yellow glass vase in the shape of a swan.

Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSwan (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Press-moulded, opalescent glass
Brief description
Flower holder, Britain (Manchester), made by Burtles, Tate & Co., 1885-1900
Physical description
Press-moulded, opalescent yellow glass vase in the shape of a swan.
Dimensions
  • Height: 9.5cm
  • Maximum width: 12.0cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Registration number 20086 for 08/01/1885
Gallery label
Made as a flower holder or simply as an ornament. The design registered in 1885
Other number
7673 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.315-1967

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
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