GIX-21
Object NameScroll Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1845-1870
Techniquemold-blown
SizeH: 18.5 cm
Accession Number60.4.414
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: heart shaped frame with elaborate scrolls, no stars in frame but slightly convex circular spot between scrolls and directly above upper scrolls; five-pointed star in space formed at top of outer scrolls; shoulders more sloping than in any of the other scroll flasks. Reverse: similar to obverse except five-pointed star instead of circular spot in upper part of heart shaped frame. Edges: heavy vertical medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
