decanter

Object NameDecanter and Stopper

Makerprobably Keene-Marlboro-St. Glassworks

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1820-1835

Place MadeUnited States, probably NH, Keene

TechniqueBlown-molded

SizeOverall H: 24.5 cm; Body H: 18.75 cm, Diam (max): 8.75 cm

Accession Number50.4.141

Curatorial Area(s)

Not On View

Physical DescriptionDecanter and Stopper. Lead glass, colorless; blown-molded; taper shape (truncated cone), narrow flanged lip; geometric pattern (GIII-20): band of vertical ribbing, one of alternate sunburst motif 9 (waffled center) and blocks of diamond diapering, narrow band of diagonal ribbing to right, band of vertical ribbing, single horizontal rib between bands; base (rayed type VIIA), band of ribs or rays around plain center with rough pontil mark. Fitted with hollow ball stopper with pattern of vertical ribbing below band of diamond diapering and "daisy" on top.
Provenance

Source George S. McKearin (b. 1874) - 1950-07-31