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decanter

Object NameDecanter with Rope Handle

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1860-1880

TechniqueBlown, hot-worked, applied, cut, engraved

SizeOverall H: 28.8 cm, W: 12.3 cm, D: 12 cm

Accession Number2012.4.49

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States, MA, Cambridge

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; blown, hot-worked, applied, cut, engraved. Decanter with ovoid body, tall narrow neck with pulled spout, applied ear-shaped rope handle, and applied circular base. Exterior of body decorated with cut and engraved grape vines with leaves and grape bunches, along with ovoid fruits or gourds, some of which show exposed seeds. Front of body decorated with engraved monogram, "SB". Neck decorated with cut diamond facets. Base decorated with cut starburst.
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