Ewer
Manufacturer
Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island
(founded 1831)
Manufacturer
J. Hoare & Company
(American, 1868 - 1920)
Date1891
MediumGlass and silver
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 × 4 5/8 × 6 inches (27.31 × 11.75 × 15.24 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Herbert Adler Trust
Object number2014.32.4
MarkingsGorham maker’s marks and date
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DescriptionGlass ewer of baluster-form mounted on a circular silver foot, with silver neck, spout, hinged lid and glass and silver mounted glass handle which curves downward to join a sterling band at the base of the body. Chased and repoussé decoration of a variety of floral motifs. Cut glass body of ovoid hobstars.
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