GII-66
Object NameEagle/Anchor Flask
Made FromGlass
Date1857-1863
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 20.6 cm, W: 11.5 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.197
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionClear green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: American Eagle, head turned to left, wings partly raised and left slightly foreshortened. Large shield with six bars on eagle's breast. Eagle stands on large laurel wreath; above eagle seven five-pointed stars. Reverse: large anchor, in diagonal position across flask; above anchor ribbon frame with inscription "NEW LONDON"; below anchor similar frame with inscription "GLASS WORKS". Edges: smooth.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
