Plate
Decorative Arts and Design
Bristol was a center of glassmaking from the seventeenth century, and by the late eighteenth century, quite literally fueled by the abundance of nearby coal resources, the city boasted a dozen glass factories. The Jacobses were German-Jewish immigrants who became both business and social leaders. Bristol became well known for its deep-blue colored glass, which was achieved by the addition of cobalt oxide to colorless glass. This plate, part of an extensive personalized dessert service, bears the coat of arms of the Earls of Verulam.
MEDIUM
Glass, gilt
DATES
ca. 1805
DIMENSIONS
1 1/8 x 8 in. (2.9 x 20.3 cm)
MARKINGS
On bottom: hand-painted in gilt: "A. Jacobs/ Bristol"
SIGNATURE
J. Jacobs, Bristil in gilt over ground pontil mark
ACCESSION NUMBER
13.912
CREDIT LINE
Purchased by Special Subscription and Museum Collection Fund
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1913, provenance not yet documented; before 1913, reportedly acquired by an Earl of Verulam, England; before 1913, acquired by R. A. Leckie of England; by February 1913, purchased from R. A. Leckie via G. C. Williamson by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Plate, or Decanter Stand. Cobalt blue shallow bowl with wide flat, slightly flared upward turned rim. Center with gilt bust of deer with large antlers. Rim with continuous gilt Greek pattern. Ground pontil mark.
Condition: Good, minor scratches from normal use
MUSEUM LOCATION
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