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Apsley Pellatt (1791-1863)

Paperweight 1820-35

Glass with sulphide cameo | 9.3 x 10.0 x 5.9 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3658

Description

Shaped rectangular glass paperweight on an oval star-cut glass base, with a cut-away top and sulphide cameo of Frederick, Duke of York in profile to the left; the rear of the panel with deeply cut horizontal lines.

Provenance

Probably acquired by Queen Mary.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Apsley Pellatt (1791-1863)
(glass maker)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Mary of the United Kingdom (1867-1953)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Prince Frederick Augustus, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Glass with sulphide cameo

glass (material), crystallo ceramie

Measurements

9.3 x 10.0 x 5.9 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
tools and equipment
desk equipment
paperweights

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