GLASS FRAGMENT

Brief description: Straw coloured glass from a bottle. Called Early English glass, made from 1889. This piece was made between 1890-1900's

Glassmaking in England took off in the 19th century, especially after the excise duty (manufacturing tax) was removed in 1845.

Object type: materials glass fragment

Number of objects: 1

Production date: 1

Designer: Edward Schroeder Priors (1852 - 1932)

Manufacturer: Britton and Gilson

Dimensions: Height: 112 mm, Width: 120 mm

Original location: The Glass House London England The Glass House

Acquisition: gift

Acquisition source: C. & T. Benyon

This item is not currently on display and can only be viewed by prior arrangement

Accession number: ELYGM:2008.9.6

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