The practical book of early American arts and crafts . 1. Stiegel Glass Tumbler with Cover. Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Pear-shaped Bottle with Tree Device. In possession of H. D. li/berlein, Ksq. 3. Stiegel Glass Multi-coloured Enamelled Tumbler. In possession of Abbot McClure, Esq. EARLY AMERICAN GLASS 43 Whether Stiegel had or had not a right to the titleof baron has long been a subject of dispute, but theforegoing inscription certainly lends colour to the con-tention of those who believe he had. His manner oflife and the state he always maintained about him inh
The practical book of early American arts and crafts . 1. Stiegel Glass Tumbler with Cover. Courtesy of Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Pear-shaped Bottle with Tree Device. In possession of H. D. li/berlein, Ksq. 3. Stiegel Glass Multi-coloured Enamelled Tumbler. In possession of Abbot McClure, Esq. EARLY AMERICAN GLASS 43 Whether Stiegel had or had not a right to the titleof baron has long been a subject of dispute, but theforegoing inscription certainly lends colour to the con-tention of those who believe he had. His manner oflife and the state he always maintained about him inhis prosperous days were probably suggested by earlyrecollections of some such ceremonious surroundingsrather than the result of mere fantastic vagary andlove of ostentation. The varied accomplishments ofwhich he gave evidence from time to time also bespeakan education and training beyond the ordinary thatwould have ill assorted with the charlatanry of anarrant impostor. In 1762 Stiegel associated himself with Charles andAlexander Stedman, merchants,
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