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decanter

Object NameDecanter with Stopper

Made FromNon-lead glass

Date1870-1880

Place Madeprobably Italy

SizeH (A): 13.6 cm, (B): 11.7 cm, (C): 9.3 cm, (D): 9.5 cm, (E): 8.3 cm, (F) 23.9 cm

Accession Number73.3.8 H

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Brewer, Jr., in memory of Richard S. Palmer

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, enameled, gilt. (a) flared gilt rim, ground on top surface; cylindrical neck, ground and polished for stopper, flared to rounded shoulders, tapered to rounded base; trumpet-shape foot with trailed rigaree band at top; ruffled, gilt foot rim; (b) hollow, inverted pear shape; top with polished pontil mark and gilt; six-petaled flower; tapered to spirally twisted stem; tapered, ground shank with rounded end; all pieces depict enameled crossed pennants above a gilt crest of a crown and elephant's head; a gilt ribbon bearing the motto "PARSIT FORTUNA LABORI" below.
Provenance

Source William C. Brewer Jr.

Source Mrs. William C. Brewer Jr.