GIV-23
Object NameMasonic/Eagle Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1829-1839
Place MadeUnited States, New England
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 16.1 cm, W: 8.7 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.316
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionColorless glass; mold-blown; tooled lip, pontil mark. Obverse: Masonic decoration; from a mosaic pavement of twenty-two bricks rise two columns surmounted by archway with Keystone in centre. Below Keystone all-seeing eye and between columns radiant triangle without letter "G". Above triangle open book with square and compasses. At left of archway blazing sun, at right quarter moon and seven tiny stars. Reverse: American Eagle, head turned to right; wings partly raised; eagle grasps large balls in talons. Above eagle plain ribbon; below eagle oval frame containing date "1829". Edges: smooth with single vertical medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
