Twin City
Object NameClaret Decanter in "Twin City" Pattern
Manufacturer
J. Hoare & Company
(1868-1920)
Made FromLead Glass, Sterling Silver
Dateabout 1887-1895
Place MadeUnited States, NY, Corning
TechniqueBlown, cut, polished, silver-mounted
SizeOverall H: 27.5 cm, L: 17.1 cm, Diam: 13.8 cm
Accession Number96.4.51 A
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
Fire and Vine: The Story of Glass and Wine
On ViewGather Gallery
Physical DescriptionClaret Decanter in "Twin City" Pattern. Colorless lead glass, sterling silver; blown, cut, polished, silver-mounted. Pear-shaped body with silver collar, pouring spout and domed hinged cover having a shell-shaped thumb piece; collar engraved with an old English script "S", and a hallmark consisting of a G and an anchor and the word "STERLING" above handle. Body of decanter is cut and polished in two sets of curving ribs with one horizontal row of diamonds separating them; handle applied opposite pouring lip and cut in diamonds, cut sunburst on base.Provenance
Source
Springhill Antiques & Cut Glass
- 1996-04-30
