Vase

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Vase

Entry/Object ID

MP.87.126 a-b

Description

Three-footed stand and accompanying glass vase: stand (vase support) consists of ring supported by three thin uprights which move towards each other then bend outward at a right angle to form splayed legs; at top, uprights curl inward with a leaf-like device flying off of highest point of curl; molded decoration on upper side of uprights in form of leaves with double stop; one line runs down either side of each upright to leaf-like projection; line makes the corner where the leg bends; bend decorated on interior by a three petalled flower in profile; foot in the form of an anthemion has leaf curling off top and bottom; one large "link" with molded decoration hang from curls on uprights; ring (to support glass vase) has bended edge and is connected to each upright by means of a ball; uprights connected below by a cast device which consists of (from top to bottom): urn with scalloped top, disc with design of radiating lines, a reel and a pendant. Conical, twelve-sided glass vase with flat bottom on exterior and scalloped top with a three-faceted edge.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1899 Date made: r. 1834 - 1899

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.87.126 A-B

MP.87.126a-b

Bronze, Gilt, Glass, Lead

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Slight tarnishing, especially on cast device at bottom and overall wear of gilt; slight imperfections in glass; scratches and clouding at bottom of vase.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.87.162 - Vase stand - Part of set MP.87.149 a-b - Vase - Part of set MP.87.127 a-b - Vase - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Part of a set with MP.87.149A-B, MP.87.162 and MP.87.127A-B(.127 slightly smaller than others)

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, West South Bedroom