GIX-42

Object NameScroll Flask

Makerpossibly John Robinson & Son

Makerpossibly Stourbridge Flint Glass Works

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1830-about 1834

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquemold-blown

SizeH: 15.2 cm

Accession Number60.4.433

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionVery slight lavender tint glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: pear shaped panel scrolled at base and containing large anchor; two large pearl shaped ornaments at either side of anchor and two similar ornaments at right and left below anchor. Reverse: similar frame containing large conventionalized fleur-de-lis ornament at top and large pearl shaped ornament below at either side; "J R" in curved line beneath anchor. Edges: heavy vertical medial rib.
Provenance

Source McKearin Antiques