GV-9
Object NameRailroad/Eagle Flask
Made FromGlass
Date1820-1839
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 17.6 cm, W: 11.4 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.342
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionShaded amber glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; horse and cart on rail; similar to GV-3. Also the panels in wagon box are plain; no inscription. Reverse: large American Eagle lengthwise, head turned to left; wings partly raised and spread; shield with seven vertical and two horizontal bars on breast. Thunderbolt (three arrows) in eagle's left talons, olive branch in right; eagle in high relief; similar to GV-8 but no stars. Edges: vertically ribbed, heavy medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
