The Polar Vase
Page 26b 1977 catalogue.
c. 1908
c. 1908
Description
| Thos. Webb and Edinburgh Crystal 1977 | |||||
| No. | Item name | Approx. Height/Width | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | mm. | Inches. | mm. | ||
| - | The Polar Vase, designed by Lionel Pearce, was inspired by Shackleton's expedition to the North Pole [incorrect, should be South Pole]. Made at Dennis Glassworks, it was shown at the Franco-British Exhibition, 1908. |
1511/16 | 400mm | 101/8 | 260mm |
Shackleton's South Pole expedition was announced in 1907
George Woodall is credited with having carved this vase.
The vase is now in the Forsyth Gallery, Texas A&M University. Link
