GIII-18
Object NameCornucopia/Urn Flask
Maker
Lancaster Glass Works
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1849-about 1860
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 17 cm, W: 11.6 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.290
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionDeep green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; large cornucopia formed of horizontal bars not joined together or enclosed by line, giving a complete broken effect and coiled to right. Large heavy pearl just inside the curl of the tip; cornucopia filled with produce loosely arrange; similar to GIII-16 but variations in details of produce and cornucopia; also varies from GIII-17. Reverse: large urn with five bars similar to that on GIII-4; filled with produce and leaves at top similar to GIII-4; similar to GIII-16 but bar forming continuation of handles is broken at top and turns down to join ribs of the urn. Edges: three vertical ribs, heavy medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
