GII-51

Object NameEagle Flask

Maker Coffin & Hay

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1836-1842

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 17.1 cm, W: 11 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.181

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionPale green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; American Eagle, head turned to right; wings partly raised and right slightly foreshortened; shield with seven vertical and three horizontal bars on eagle's breast. Thunderbolt (six arrows) in eagle's right talons, large olive branch in left. Very fine sun rays around eagle's head. Eagle stands on oval frame with very fine inner beading; similar to GII-49. Reverse: similar to GII-49 except stag omitted. Inscription: "COFFIN & HAY" in semi-circle around top, "HAMMONTON" in semi-circle around bottom. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.
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