flask

Object NameFlask and Cap

Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter

Date1700-1800

Techniqueblown ("half-post"), pattern-molded; turned mounts

SizeOverall H: 16.8 cm, W: 7.7 cm

Accession Number75.3.171

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

Place Made

Central Europe

Physical DescriptionTransparent blue non-lead glass; blown ("half-post" method), pattern-molded; turned metal mounts. (a) Rectangular form with cut corners; tall, flat faces; the second gather ending just below a short neck with flared rim; turned pewter collar with threaded cylindrical sleeve; the sides patterned with vertical ribbing (17 ribs); flat base with rough pontil mark. (b) Short, cylindrical form, with incised concentric circles on the flat top; rounded rim; threaded inside to fit the threaded sleeve on (a).
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