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Caster (or castor)
John Emes
1802-1803
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
John Emes (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Glass
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1985.0067 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Suzanne C. Hamilton in memory of her mother Mary Newton Currelly
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Object Number
1985.0067 A, B
Object Name
Caster (or castor)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
John Emes (Maker)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1802-1803
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, exterior rim
Inscription: "J·E" with a pellet, stamped in a conforming border
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, exterior rim
Inscription: Profile bust facing viewer's right stamped in an ellipse
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, exterior rim
Inscription: Lion passant stamped in a cartouche
Type: Mark
Location: Lid, exterior rim
Inscription: "G" stamped in a rectangle with clipped corners
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Glass
- Silver
Techniques
- Blown
- Cut
Dimensions (inches)
3.553 (H) x 2.047 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.025 (H) x 5.2 (Diam)
Dimensions (oz)
5.538
Measurement Notes
Glass (A) 126.000g weight; 4.400cm diameter; 7.000cm height
Lid (B) 30.000g weight; 5.000cm diameter; 2.300cm height
(L. McCarthy, cataloguer 01/12/12)