173/1998

Collection

Glass

Brief description

Globular clear glass vase with an out-turned rim, probably designed by Harry Powell and made by James Powell & Sons in Whitefriars, London, c.1888-1914.

Object name

vase

Object number

173/1998

Production person

Harry Powell (designer)

Production organisation

James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars) Ltd (manufacturer)

Production date

c.1888 (designed)
1888-1914 (manufactured)

Production place

London (manufactured)

Period

Victorian (1837-1901)
Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

glass

Technique

blown

Physical description

Green, clear glass vase with globular body and out-turned rim, the body decorated with vertical pincer marks giving a rippled effect. Produced by Whitefriars; probably designed by Harry Powell. Pattern number 837.

Dimensions

Diameter: 7.5cm
Height: 6.7cm

Website keywords

Decoration and furnishings
ornaments

Label

Caption for Exploring 20th Century London website:
This small greenish glass vase is a Whitefriars piece, probably designed by Harry Powell, the grandson of the glasswork's founder. The poppy-seed-head shape, pattern number 837, is decorated with vertical pincer marks and was manufactured in the Whitefriars factory south of Fleet Street from 1888-1914.