184/1998-1
Collection
Glass
Brief description
Tumbler of conical form in dark blue hand-blown glass, designed c. 1992 and made c. 1998 by Margaret Burke of E+M Glass Ltd., Cheshire, England, and retailed exclusively through The Conran Shop.
Object name
tumbler
Object number
184/1998-1
Production person
Margaret Burke (designer)
Margaret Burke (maker)
Margaret Burke (maker)
Production organisation
E+M Glass Ltd (manufacturer)
The Conran Shop (retailer)
The Conran Shop (retailer)
Production date
c.1992 (designed)
Production place
Tallarn Green (made)
Period
Twentieth century (1900-1999)
Material
glass
Technique
blown
Physical description
Hand blown glass tumbler of conical form with a flat base. It is of clear, lead-free glass, flecked with blue, and with hand etched decoration of spirals and dots. Inscribed on base `M Burke Made UK'. Retailed through the Conran Shop. The design is exclusive to the Conran Shop.
Dimensions
Height: 9.5cm
Diameter: 8.7cm
Diameter: 8.7cm
Website keywords
Eating, drinking and smoking
serving drink
serving drink
Label
Caption for Exploring 20th Century London website:
Designer-maker Margaret Burke made these tumblers in around 1998; the glass is hand-blown and the surfaces are decorated with hand-etched patterns. They were purchased from the Marylebone High Street Conran Shop.
Designer-maker Margaret Burke made these tumblers in around 1998; the glass is hand-blown and the surfaces are decorated with hand-etched patterns. They were purchased from the Marylebone High Street Conran Shop.
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