flask

Object NameFlask

Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter

Date1740-1760

Place MadeCentral Europe

Techniqueblown, enameled, engraved; turned pewter collar

SizeOverall H: 14.2 cm, W: 11.8 cm

Accession Number75.3.167

Credit LineGift of John B. Strater, Charles Helme Strater, Jr., and Mrs. Margaret S. Robinson in memory of Charles Helme and Alice B. Strater

Curatorial Area(s)

Early Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpaque white non-lead glass; blown, enameled, engraved; turned pewter collar. Flattened, pointed-ovoid form; rounded pewter collar mounted on the rim; engraved initials "LA=E" on the side; polychrome enameled decoration in a band on the side with a red deer (?), stylized flowering plants at either side; inscribed in black script on the reverse; framed by wavy red lines, and straight yellow and light blue lines; oval base with slight kick and rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source John B. Strater

Source Charles Helme Strater Jr.

Source Margaret S. Robinson