Chimney glass

Date1700-1720

MediumDeal, gilt, gesso, and glass

DimensionsOW: 43 1/2"; OH: 14 1/2"; OD: 1 1/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1967-12

DescriptionHorizontal, rectangular chimney glass with carved and gilded frame, flat top and bottom, console at each side of frame, each carved in scrolls in upper section and a leaf in the lower section with a central flower of 5 petals; frame of basic ovolo molding shape with design of a leaf at each corner and at sides and top and bottom with design of an oval with a raised circle at each side alternating with the design of a 4 petal flower framed by a leaf at each side; the whole gilded and the background of the frame and consoles consisting of an over-all design of 2 concentric circles set in with a punch; original gilding over frame; original 3-part beveled glass.