GII-56
Object NameEagle/Grapes Flask
Maker
Coffin & Hay
Made FromGlass
Dateabout 1836-1842
Place MadeUnited States
TechniqueMold-blown
SizeOverall H: 13.8 cm, W: 10 cm, D: Diam (max):
Accession Number60.4.186
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery
Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; American Eagle, head, shoulders and wings only showing and resting on large shield with five broad vertical bars and six narrow horizontal bars. Eagle's head turned to left and wings extend downward parallel to sides of shield. Above thirteen small five-pointed stars. Below shield olive and palm branches knotted and extending upward on each side of lower part of shield. Reverse: large single bunch of grapes depending from stem with three leaves. Edges: fine vertical ribbing.Provenance
Source
McKearin Antiques
