Summary
Opalescent glass goblet (part of a set) 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.
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 glass. Wine glass, swirling patterning in glass. Deep bowl on tapering stem with circular foot. Twist of red glass around stem. Rim and foot edge trimmed in red glass. 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
Royal Exhibition Building (REB), Nicholson Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1880-1881
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Collector
Mr John Twycross, Elsternwick, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1881
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Classification
Royal exhibition building, International exhibitions, Exhibition heritage
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
71 cm (Width), 135 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Glass, Italian Art, Royal Exhibition Building
