flask
Object NameFlask
Pattern Number
- GII-5
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1820-1839
Place MadeUnited States, Midwestern
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 16.5 cm, W: 11 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.137
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
American Historical Flasks
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionDeep yellow green glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: American Eagle with head turned to right, similar to GII-1 except eleven large pearls above eagle and in line with the pearls at left a tiny circular dot just above the top of right wing of the eagle. Reverse: similar to obverse, Eagle's tail feathers showing below shield at right, ten large pearls in semi-circle above eagle. Inscription: none. Edges: horizontally beaded with narrow vertical medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
