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Wine bottle

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1757

GUSN

GUSN-174305

Description

Dark green glass bottle with long neck, curved shoulder, and kicked-up bottom. An applied, stamped is just below shoulder. The name "Fayerweather" wraps around the outer edge of the emblem and meets at a square enclosing a diamond. At center is a four-pointed star shape. There are glass imperfections including bubbles and a rough underside.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wine bottles
blown glass
glass (material)
Bottle

Inscription

"Fayerweather" (stamped)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 3/8 (H), 3 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.149

Places

City of London (London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom) [borough]

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