Accession No

1923.752


Description

Fragment of lead glass finial from a bird feeder in the shape of a male head and neck. A band of glass attached at the base of the neck with incised diagonal lines. Brown straie present in the glass.


Place

Europe


Period

Post Medieval 18th century


Source

Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.752; MAA: 1923.741 [incorrect no.]


Cultural Affliation


Material

Glass


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked incorrectly in black ink: '23.741'
Event Date
Author: Alana Edgeworth


Description (Physical description)
Head of white glass with brown striae; part of a vase Venetian: Renaissance work
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Head of white glass with brown striae'
Event Date 1923
Author: Alana Edgeworth


Description (Physical description)
Fragment of lead glass from a bird feeder in the shape of a male head and neck. A band of glass attached at the base of the neck with incised diagonal lines. Brown straie present in the glass.
Event Date 23/1/2024
Author: Alana Edgeworth


Context (Analysis)
Vince, A. G. & Egan, G. (1981) 'The Contents of a Late 18th Century Pit at Crosswall, City of London'. London & Middlesex Archaeology, 32. P.p. 170-171.
Event Date 24/1/2024
Author: Alana Edgeworth


FM:49764

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