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2 Glass Rods
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2 Glass Rods

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Object NameRod
Mediumglass
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 27.3 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014513
About MeBorn in Aberdeen, James Cromar Watt (1862-1940) was an architect, enamellist and jeweller who amassed a vast collection of decorative art from overseas including Chinese lacquer ware, metalwork, ceramics, carvings and textiles. After his death, many of these objects were bequeathed to Aberdeen City Council.

This pair of glass rods for use as scroll paper weights were owned by James Cromar Watt.
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Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period, 1821-1850
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James Cromar Watt
19th - 20th century
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James Cromar Watt
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James Cromar Watt
Carving Of Birds
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Small Cloisonne Yu-I Sceptre
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late 18th Century
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James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th century
Broad Yu-I Sceptre On Stand
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Chinese Flower Holder
Inlaid Jardiniere
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1795
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
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James Cromar Watt
Possibly 1820-1860
Image Not Available for Chinese Lacquer Box for Fan
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Moon Flask on Stand
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James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Image Not Available for Chinese Civil Officials' Insignia with Egret
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Image Not Available for Chinese Sleevebands - Embroidery on Sky Blue Silk
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
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James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Image Not Available for Chinese Skirt Embroidered with Peonies, Pomegranates, Finger Lemons and Chrysanthemums
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James Cromar Watt
19th Century
Image Not Available for Deconstructed Chinese Embroidered Dragon Robe
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James Cromar Watt
late 19th Century