Collections: Decorative Arts: Champagne Glass," St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting

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Champagne Glass," St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting

• Manufacturer: Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, founded 1903-present
• Designer: Walter Dorwin Teague, American, 1883-1960
• Medium: Glass
• Place Manufactured: Corning, New York, USA
• Dates: ca.1933
• Dimensions: 3 3/8 x 4 x 4 in. (8.6 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm) Diameter of base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
• Markings: Engraved on bottom in script: "Steuben"
• Signature: no signature
• Inscriptions: no inscriptions
• Collections: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
• Accession Number: 72.40.17
• Credit Line: H. Randolph Lever Fund
• Image: Overall, 72.40.17.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
Steuben Glass, a division of Corning Glass Works, founded 1903-present. Champagne Glass," St. Tropez," Part of Nine-Piece Setting, ca.1933. Glass, 3 3/8 x 4 x 4 in. (8.6 x 10.2 x 10.2 cm) Diameter of base: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, 72.40.17 (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 72.40.17.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Champagne glass, part of nine-piece setting, "St. Tropez" pattern. Colorless hand blown glass with cut and hand engraved decoration. Dome-shaped bowl and circular stem with three sharp-edged collars and thick disc shaped base. Cut decoration consisting of diagonal straight lines forming diamonds around side of bowl. Single engraved circle at the top of each diamond and three graduated engraved circles suspended from bottom. Broad engraved band going around bowl at top of diamonds. Condition: Excellent