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Honeycomb
Honeycomb

Honeycomb

Object NameDecanter and Stopper in "Honeycomb" Pattern
Maker New England Glass Company (1818-1878)
Made FromNon-lead Glass
Dateabout 1860-1880
Place MadeUnited States, probably New England
TechniquePressed, fire polished
SizeOverall H: 32.6 cm, Diam (max): 11.6 cm
Accession Number50.4.420
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Glass, the Mildred C. Howe Collection
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionHoneycomb Decanter and Stopper. Non-lead glass, colorless, heavy; pressed; taper-shape body with ten graduated rows of honeycomb facets, and, at top extending on the neck, long flute facets, thick ten-sided flange; plain base with ground and polished pontil mark. Matching hollow, inverted-cone stopper, plain top with ground and polished pontil mark.
Provenance
Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31

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