Tumbler
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1815-1825
MediumBlown colorless lead glass with a grey tint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x diameter): 3 1/2 x 2 7/8in. (8.9 x 7.3cm)
ClassificationsGlassware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionTumbler made of blown colorless lead glass with a grey-pink tint. The tumbler has a plain rim, tapered sides, and an uneven bottom with a pontil mark in the center. There is a very small chip in the rim. There is a ring of light scratches around the bottom edge of the tumbler.
Pontil mark: A rough place on a blown glass object where the solid metal rod, or pontil, is cracked off the object after final shaping and decoration. Pontil marks can be polished to achieve a smooth surface.
Pontil mark: A rough place on a blown glass object where the solid metal rod, or pontil, is cracked off the object after final shaping and decoration. Pontil marks can be polished to achieve a smooth surface.
Object number1981.42.6
MarkingsA white rectangular label is adhered to the bottom of the tumbler. The number "199" is printed in black ink on the label.Subject Terms
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