GIII-17

Object NameCornucopia/Urn Flask

Maker Lancaster Glass Works

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1849-about 1860

Place MadeUnited States

TechniqueMold-blown

SizeOverall H: 16.7 cm, W: 11.6 cm, D: Diam (max):

Accession Number60.4.289

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionAquamarine glass; mold-blown; plain lip, pontil mark. Obverse: designs on oval panels; large cornucopia formed of horizontal bars not joined together or enclosed by line, giving a complete broken effect and coiled to right. Large heavy pearl just inside the curl of the tip; cornucopia filled with produce loosely arranged; similar to GIII-16 but variations in details of both produce and cornucopia. Reverse: large urn with five bars similar to that on GIII-4; filled with produce loosely arranged and different from GIII-4. Similar to GIII-16 but variations in details of produce and urn and no inscription. Edges: three vertical ribs, heavy medial rib.
Provenance

Source McKearin Antiques