GIII-6

Object NamePint Decanter with Stopper

Made FromLead Glass

Date1815-1835

Place MadeUnited States

Techniqueblown in full-size mold, tooled into final shape

SizeOH: 22.8 cm, H: 18.4 cm

Accession Number69.4.108

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Florence Bushee

Curatorial Area(s)

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; mold-blown into full-size mold for pattern and tooled into final shape. Barrel shape with everted rim, neck ground inside for stopper; three applied milled rings around neck; pattern of diagonal ribbing above diagonal ribbing above diamond diapering alternating with sunbursts above vertical ribbing; base has radiating lines with pontil mark in center (Rayed Type VIB). Hollow ball stopper with diamond diapering and vertical ribbing; shaft ground to fit with hole at end.
Provenance

Source Florence Bushee