Goblet

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Object Name: 
Goblet
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States
Accession Number: 
90.4.126
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 16.2 cm; Rim Diam: 8.7 cm; Foot Diam: 8.3 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1850-1875
Primary Description: 
Colorless lead or "flint" glass; pressed in "Comet" or "Horn O'Plenty" pattern. Ovoid shape bowl, with peacock feather like design around sides; tails running down to base of bowl; hexagonal stem, with diamond faceted knop at top; flat circular foot, with polished pontil mark underneath.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
Horn of Plenty/Comet
Provenance: 
Ruggles, Carrie S., Source
1990-10-08
Color: 
colorless
Technique: 
pressing