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.
Rights holder
Margaret Burke
E+M Glass Ltd
E+M Glass Ltd
Rights note
Credit line must also reference the company E+M Glass Ltd.
Ed Burke, the designer Margaret Burke's husband, was contacted on 16/12/2008 by Caroline Hamson regarding copyright clearance. He stated, "These tumblers were designed by my wife Margaret and manufactured at our workshop on the Welsh Cheshire border. We would be more than happy for you to use the image. When you credit her with the design it would be good if you could credit our company also, E+M Glass, if possible."
Ed Burke, the designer Margaret Burke's husband, was contacted on 16/12/2008 by Caroline Hamson regarding copyright clearance. He stated, "These tumblers were designed by my wife Margaret and manufactured at our workshop on the Welsh Cheshire border. We would be more than happy for you to use the image. When you credit her with the design it would be good if you could credit our company also, E+M Glass, if possible."
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