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Wine Bottle

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

ca. 1757

GUSN

GUSN-179963

Description

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

Details

Descriptive Terms

bottles
glass (material)
free-blown glass
stamping (forming)
geometric motifs
Bottle

Inscription

"Fayerweather" (stamped)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 4 5/8 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.144

Places

London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)

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