Glass 'Goldfish' Bowl with Engraved Fishing Scene
Datelate 18th Century
Object NameBowl
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 22.5 cm
Rim: Diameter: 16 cm
Maximum: Diameter: 19 cm
Rim: Diameter: 16 cm
Maximum: Diameter: 19 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1995 with assistance from the National Fund for Acquisitions.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008890
About MeGlass goldfish bowl with a charming scene depicting an 18th century fisherman with his cut-away coat, breeches, neck-tie and brimmed hat, pulling a fish out of water. It is likely that the bowl was made in England during the last half of the 18th century, but the engraving may be a later addition.Colin Hunter
Hall, Russell & Company, Limited
1929
James Clarke Hook
Artist Unknown
Alphonse Legros
George Baxter