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flask

Object NameFlask and Cap
Made Fromnon-lead glass, pewter
Date1650-1750
Place MadeGermany
Techniqueblown, pattern-molded, trailed, milled
SizeOverall H: 13.5 cm, L: 21 cm
Accession Number67.3.26
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Wing
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless non-lead glass; blown, pattern-molded, trailed, milled. Barrel shape, with parallel ribbing; trailed and milled threading in wide bands at either end; concave ends, one with rough pontil mark; short neck with turned pewter collar and threaded, cylindrical sleeve; four applied curled feet. (b) Flat, circular form, with incised concentric circles on top, wide rim; threaded inside to fit the threaded sleeve on (a).
Provenance
Source Mrs. Winthrop Wing
Source Winthrop Wing
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