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Object NameFlask with Screw Cap
Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter
Date1750-1800
Place MadeCentral Europe
Techniquemold-blown (half-post method), enameled, turned
SizeH: 18.7 cm, D (base): 8 cm
Accession Number67.3.19
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Staub
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; mold-blown (half-post method), enameled, turned pewter cap. (a) Straight-sided form with flat faces; octagonal cross-section; rounded pewter collar with threaded sleeve fitting inside (b); enameled polychrome decoration, with a red band with yellow and white dashes at the shoulders; floral sprays on the faces, stylized foliage on the sides, and scrolled lines on the corners; octagonal base with rough pontil mark. (b) Flat, circular form, with incised concentric circles on top; turned threading inside.
Provenance
Source Mrs. John F. Staub
Source John F. Staub

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