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Rummer

mid 19th century (made), 1896 (made)
Artist/Maker
Patent Etching Co. (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Sheffield (made)

Rummer, glass, England (possibly Sheffield), possibly made by the Patent Etching Co., 1860-1880, Circ.678-1968
Tumbler, glass, England, 1896-1896, Circ.678-1968

Object details

Object type
Rummer
Materials and techniques
Etched and engraved glass
Brief description
Rummer, glass, England (possibly Sheffield), possibly made by the Patent Etching Co., 1860-1880, Circ.678-1968
Tumbler, glass, England, 1896-1896, Circ.678-1968
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.7cm
  • Height: 15.4cm
Style
Victorian
Marks and inscriptions
'East End Industrial Exhibition' etched, 'Grace' engraved (Decoration)
Gallery label
The glass with its etched decoration is a mass-produced product. It was 'personalised' at the exhibition with the wheel-engraved name as a souvenir.
Other numbers
  • 1065 - Glass gallery number
  • 1051 - Glass gallery number
Collection
Ceramics Collection
Accession number
CIRC.678-1968

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Record createdDecember 13, 1997
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O7136/rummer-patent-etching-co/
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