flask
Object NamePocket Flask with Cup-base and Cap
Made Fromnon-lead glass, metal,
Date1880-1890
Place MadeEurope
Techniquemold-blown
SizeH: 6"
Accession Number62.3.59
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; mold-blown. (a) Flattened, ovoid form; the upper half covered with a sewn leather covering; the neck covered with a turned, threaded pewter rim, with a band of minute beading at the base of the mount; flat, oval base, inscribed in raised letters "OLRY". (b) Britannia metal; oval cup with incised line below the rim, made to fit the base of (a) snugly; flat bottom. (c) Britannia metal; domed form with band of minute beading at the base; threaded inside.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
50-99
