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Decanter w/ stopper

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-17219

Description

Mold blown w/ engraving; bell-shaped form. Flutes cut at neck extend down onto shoulders in petal effect. Two bands of incised rings over flutes. Faceted lip. Short flutes at base. Polished off pontil mark on bottom. Scalloped edge stopper has parallel grooved cut on each side forming "quilted" pattern; base is ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

decanters
stoppers (container components)
glass (material)
Glass
DECANTER

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11.75 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Accession Number

1931.587

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