GIV-26

Object NameMasonic/Eagle Flask

Maker New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1820-about 1830

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 16.8 cm, W: 8.8 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.319

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Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionBlack glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark, not lead glass. Obverse: Masonic decoration, similar to GIV-24 except triangle is larger; quarter moon faces upward to right and shape of stars is different. Below stars comet with circular head instead of oval; also scythe pointing left beneath crossbones; directly beneath triangle tiny emblem which may be plummet, but inverted. Reverse: American Eagle, similar to GIV-24 except oval frame with beading and contains letters "NEG". Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib and two smaller ribs.
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