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Apsley Pellatt (1791-1863)

Paperweight early nineteenth century

Glass with sulphide cameo | 3.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm (whole object) | RCIN 3674

Apsley Pellatt (1791-1863)

Paperweight early nineteenth century

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Description

Small rectangular glass paperweight, diapered on all sides except smooth front. Sulphide cameo of white draped female figure, leaning against column with dog, set into front.

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)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Glass with sulphide cameo

glass (material), crystallo ceramie

Measurements

3.0 x 2.5 x 1.2 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
tools and equipment
desk equipment
paperweights
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Construction
Structural parts of buildings
Columns
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Dogs

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