GII-48

Object NameEagle/Flag Flask

Maker Coffin & Hay

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1836-1842

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 21.4 cm, W: 14.4 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.179

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionPale aqua glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; large American Eagle, head turned to right; wings partly raised and right slightly foreshortened. Large shield with seven vertical and four horizontal bars on breast. Thunderbolt (six arrows) in eagle's right talons, large olive branch in left. Fine sun rays surround eagle's head. Eagle stands on plain double line oval frame. Reverse: large United States Flag with nineteen stars furled on standard. Inscription: reverse - "COFFIN & HAY" in semi-circle above flag, and "HAMMONTON" in semi-circle below. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.
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