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about 1840
Overall: 22.9 x 9.2 x 9.2 cm (9 x 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 in.)
White opaque glass (molded), brass
Classification: Glass
Object Place: probably New England, United States
Accession number: 2011.2098
Description: The base is composed of a square, four-sided pedestal, each side decorated with a pair of Doric columns flanking a basket of flowers. The pedestal supports a globe with a open hole at the top with a brass ring. The globe is connected to the pedestal by four lion's heads with paws.
Provenance/Ownership History: Early history unknown; acquired at unknown date by Ruth Webb Lee (1894-1978); 1978, by inheritance to her daughter, the donor; 2010, lent to the Museum by the donor; 2011, year-end-gift of Dorothy-Lee Jones, Weston, Massachusetts to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 25, 2012)
Gift of Dorothy-Lee Jones