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decanter
decanter

decanter

Object NameDecanter with Stopper
Maker W. H., B. & J. Richardson
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1840-1850
Place MadeEngland, Stourbridge
Techniqueblown, pattern-molded, cut
SizeOverall H: 36.5 cm, Diam: 10.2 cm
Accession Number79.2.26
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Bassett
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionBrilliant yellow-green lead glass; blown, pattern-molded and cut. (a) Tall, slender form, with flared rim, spreading neck and body; patterned with heavy vertical ribbing; cut panels on the neck, cut circular facets on the ribs; flat base with cut star; scratched "6" on the neck rim. (b) Pointed oval, heavily ribbed, enclosing a long air bubble; cut conical tip; waisted, panel-cut neck; cut cylindrical shank, with chamfered edge and flat base, scratched "6".
Provenance
Source Preston Bassett - 1979-11-09
Source Mrs. Preston Bassett - 1979-11-09
bottle
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ewer
about 1800-1820
ewer
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