flask
Object NameFlask and Cap
Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter
Date1700-1800
Place MadeCentral Europe
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)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
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).Provenance
Source
Charles Helme Strater Jr.
Source
John B. Strater
Source
Margaret S. Robinson
