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Sherry bottle

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1834

GUSN

GUSN-17097

Description

Dark green glass; mold blown. Lipped opening which tapers into neck. Neck is 3 2/3" and tapers into cylindrical body. Shoulder inscribed. Straight sides taper slightly to base. Basal edge embossed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bottles
glass (material)
Glass
BOTTLE

Inscription

Embossed on shoulder: ""PATENT"" Embossed on basal edge: ""H. (RICKETTS and Co.) Glass Works Bristol."" On shoulder in white paint: ""WI""

Maker

H. Ricketts & Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Bristol, England

Dimensions

10.75 (H), 3.125 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1919.485

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