flask

Object NameFlask

Made FromNon-lead glass, pewter

Date1755

Place MadeCentral Europe

Techniqueblown, enameled; turned pewter collar

SizeOverall H: 18.6 cm, Diam: 10.9 cm

Accession Number75.3.164

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 DescriptionColorless (faint yellow-green) non-lead glass; blown, enameled; turned pewter collar. Flattened pointed ovoid form; rounded pewter collar with threaded sleeve mounted on the rim; the sides with polychrome enamel decoration, a zig-zag yellow band with red dots at the top; a wide band with large stylized plants on the faces, a yellow and red stag on the side, inscribed in white script and dated "1755" on the other side, with panel of cross-hatching below; oval base with conical kick and rough pontil mark.
Provenance

Source Margaret S. Robinson

Source John B. Strater

Source Charles Helme Strater Jr.