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Epergne

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-180079

Description

Footed epergne with edged fern decoration. A: Bowl with circular foot. Ferns on outside of bowl. Hole at center where piece B fits. B: Trumpet shaped form with tapered base with blown (?) ring. Ferns at top of "trumpet." Flared rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

epergnes
etching (corroding)
glass (material)
ferns
Epergne

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3 7/8 (H), 7 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.593AB

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