Monteith with the Gibbs and Nelthorpe coats of arms
Unknown Artist
1700
Medium
Engraved glass
Dimensions
Overall: 6 5/8 × 12 1/4 in. (16.8 × 31.1 cm)
Classification
Glass
Culture
British
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Florence Ellsworth Wilson, 1943
Accession Number
43.77.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the elegant world of early 18th-century British arts with this stunning *Monteith with the Gibbs and Nelthorpe of arms*, crafted around 1700. A Monteith is a specialized glass serving vessel with a scalloped, notched rim designed to suspend wine glasses by their feet for cooling—perfect for lavish social gatherings. Measuring just 6⅝ × 12¼ inches, this delicate piece exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of British glassmakers during the reign of William III and Mary II, when such luxury items graced the tables of the elite. The unknown artist's mastery shines in the intricate wheel...