decanter

Object NameDecanter and Stopper in "Russian" Pattern

Pattern Name

Russian

Manufacturer T. G. Hawkes & Company (American, 1880-1962)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1882-1895

TechniqueBlown, cut

SizeOverall H: 28.2 cm; (a) Decanter H: 22.2 cm, Diam (max): 13.8 cm; (b) Stopper H: 10.2 cm, Diam (max): 6.8 cm

Accession Number98.4.138

Credit LinePurchased in part with funds from the Gladys M. & Harry A. Snyder Memorial Trust

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Interpretive Notes

Web Text

This decanter is shown in the earliest Hawkes sales catalog which was probably printed in the late 1880's.

Place Made

United States, NY, Corning

Physical DescriptionDecanter and Stopper in "Russian" Pattern. Colorless lead glass; blown, cut. Straight-sided decanter with flaring top rim, cut and polished, three applied rings on neck, diamond-facetted, cut and polished, row of flutes cut around shoulder and elaborate pattern of stars and octagons cut on body, multi-pointed sunburst on base. Hollow blown stopper cut in matching pattern, with ground and polished shank.
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