GIV-17
Object NameMasonic/Eagle Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1825-about 1830
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 19.4 cm, W: 10.9 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.310
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionOlive glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Masonic decoration; from a mosaic pavement rise two columns surmounted by archway with Keystone in centre; beneath keystone radiant all-seeing eye and between columns radiant triangle without letter "G", and above it open book with square and compasses. At left of archway blazing sun and below at left of column trowel and skull and crossbones. At right of archway quarter moon and five small stars; just beneath the stars comet, tail not showing. Beneath pavement at right beehive; twenty-two bricks in pavement. Reverse: American Eagle, head turned to left; wings partly raised; shield with bars and small stars on breast. Thunderbolt (three arrows) in its left talons, olive branch in right. Plain ribbon above eagle. Below eagle oval frame with word "KEENE". Edges: smooth with single vertical rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
