Snail

Object NameWhiskey Jug and Stopper in "Snail" Pattern

Manufacturer(silver) Gorham Manufacturing Company

Manufacturer(glass) J. Hoare & Company (1868-1920)

Made FromLead Glass, Silver

Date1898-1905

Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning (glass); United States, RI, Providence (silver)

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 22.7; (a) Jug H: 16.5 cm, W: 17.2 cm, Diam (max): 16.7 cm

Accession Number94.4.165

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewCrystal City Gallery

Physical DescriptionWhiskey Jug and Stopper in "Snail" Pattern. Colorless lead glass, silver; blown, cut, engraved. Squat cylindrical shape with mouth cut into a hexagon, applied handle from mouth to shoulder, engraved pattern of wheat fronds on upper body and cut snail-shell like pattern on lower body, flat circular base, polished. Silver over glass stopper has tapering cylindrical shank, and dome-shaped silver over the glass with "W" on top and engraved silver scrolls on sides.
Provenance

Source Estate of Paul Efron - 1994-10-06