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Spoon Holder

Challinor, Taylor and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spoon Holder by Challinor, Taylor and Company. A short-stemmed glass container with a wide mouth and a base. The container's body features a fluted exterior and a scalloped rim. A wide mouth tapers down to a narrower base. The glass has a swirled pattern of dark and light colors. The base is round and flat. The container appears to be made of glass and is predominantly dark-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1870–80
Medium:
Pressed purple marble glass
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
469 × 624 px
Museum record:
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