Bobeche

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bobeche

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.1549

Description

Lead glass circular bobeche. Circular opening at bottom allowing candle to rest. Hexagonal rim adorns bottom then tapers upward forming six panels with four horizontal lines across each, then creating scalloped edges.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1896 - 1896

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Top diameter 2 7/8"

Height

1-1/4 in

Diameter

1-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (3.2 x 3.8 cm)

Material

Glass, Lead

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.1548 - Bobeche - Part of set MP.93.1547 - Bobeche - Part of set MP.93.1552 - Bobeche - Part of set MP.93.1550 - Bobeche - Part of set MP.93.1551 - Bobeche - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

May have been used prior to 1896; wrapped in newspaper dated 1896.

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of 6; Cross reference: MP.93.1547-.1552.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, China Room