Bobeche

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bobeche

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.1556

Description

Circular lead glass bobeche. Pressed glass. Circular opening at bottom allows candle to rest. Tapers upward with sunburst motif. Tapers up to irregular scalloped rim. May have been used prior to 1896; wrapped in newspaper dated 1896.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

1896 - 1896

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Small sticker applied reads "St. Louis" with drawing of bottle on plate.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Top diameter 3 1/2"

Height

3/4 in

Diameter

1 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3/4 x 1 in. (1.9 x 2.5 cm)

Material

Glass, Lead

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.1555 - Bobeche - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

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