Summary
Opalescent glass pitcher (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. Pitcher narrow rim and neck tapering to flattened circular bowl. Red band of glass around rim. Two twists of red glass around neck. Handle 90º bend at top. Red glass lion's head affixed where handle meets body of pitcher. 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), 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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
110 cm (Width), 170 cm (Height)
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Maximum dimensions
170 mm (Height), 110 mm (Outside Diameter)
Measurement From Conservation.
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Keywords
Decorative Arts, Exhibitions: Melbourne International, 1880-1881, Glass, Italian Art, Royal Exhibition Building
