GIX-7
Object NameScroll Flask
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1855-1873
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquemold-blown
SizeH: 22 cm
Accession Number60.4.395
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, large round pontil with brownish residue, two dots on base. Obverse: two large six-pointed stars, scrolls in heart shaped frames, similar to GIX-6 but upper large star slightly small and star in heart shaped frame smaller than one above; scrolls similar to GIX-6 but formation of letters in inscription slightly different; same inscription "LOUISVILLE". Reverse: same as obverse and formation of letters in "GLASS WORKS" slightly different from GIX-6. Edges: heavy vertical medial rib.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
