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Decanter (a) with cut circular stopper (b) and rectangular silver "Bourbon" label (c) hanging around decanter neck. Decanter has cylindrical bulbous body, arched shoulder, three applied rings on neck and wide flaring lip. Decanter decorated with ribbing above base and oblong panels around shoulder. Flat stopper decorated with cut star burst on top. Rectangular silver label on chain with cut corners stamped "BOURBON".
decanters
cut glass
pressed glass
Decanter
"BOURBON" (Outlined letters)
"R & K" and three symbols "[Griffin] [Lion's head] [lower case "m"]" (stamped)
Unknown
9 1/4 (H), 4 1/4 (diameter) (inches)
Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather
1993.571.2A-C
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