GII-50
Object NameEagle/Stag Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1836-1842
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeH: 14 cm
Accession Number60.4.180
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; American Eagle, head turned to right; wings partly raised and right slightly foreshortened. Shield with seven vertical and three horizontal bars on eagle's breast. Thunderbolt (six arrows) in eagle's right talons, large olive branch in left. Very fine sun rays around eagle's head. Eagle stands on oval frame with very fine inner beading. Similar to GII-49 except slight difference in olive branch. Reverse: stag with antlers, standing erect and facing to left; similar to GII-49 except slight difference in olive branch. Inscription: "COFFIN & HAY" in semi-circle above stag; "HAMMONTON" in semi-circle below. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
