decanter
Object NameDecanter with Rope Handle
Manufacturer
New England Glass Company
(1818-1878)
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1860-1880
Place MadeUnited States, MA, Cambridge
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)
Not On View
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.Provenance
Source
Ian Simmonds
- 2012-03-31
1860-1890
