Summary
Glass ewer manufactured by Compagnia Venezia-Murano (CVM), Venice, Italy, circa 1880. It is probable this piece was made by members of the Seguso family who worked for CVM as it corresponds to items illustrated in trade catalogues.
Compagnia Venezia-Murano were awarded a First Order of Merit (gold medal) for their display. The company also received commissions from St Paul's cathedral in Melbourne for glass mosaics (which still exist).
Physical Description
Blown, salmon pink, glass ewer with fluted spout, cylindrical neck, flattened bulbous body and tiered, stemmed foot. White and yellow flowers with green leaves attached to waist of bowl. Brown serpent like creature curves around handle and neck. No markings.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Will Twycross, 23 Jan 2009
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Acknowledgement
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Exhibited
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
150 mm (Width), 240 mm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
160 mm (Width), 245 mm (Height)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Glass, Italian Art, Royal Exhibition Building
