Glass home: Bird fountains.

Glass object

See large image bird fountain Accession number: A20141 Production date: 1701-1735 Material: glass Measurements: H 158 mm; DM (base) 50 mm Museum Section: Decorative Art Summary: Bird fountain, (water dispenser for birds). Colourless glass, conical vessel (slightly uneven), topped with finial in the shape of a human head wearing wig and tricorne. Towards the base the stump a short neck survives which vented into a small rectangular tray. Base has a pronounced kick and unpolished pontil mark. Two pieces, head has separated from the vessel. Location: Object stored at Mortimer Wheeler House (Ceramics and Glass store)

Mortimer Wheeler House, 46 Eagle Wharf Road, London N1 7ED Tel: +44 (0)20 7490 8447 E-mail: ceramics@museumoflondon.org.uk

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