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Decanter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1730-1750

GUSN

GUSN-4213

Description

Tall clear cruciform decanter with ribbed sides; never intended to hold stopper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

decanters
lead glass
glass (material)
Vessel, Drink Serving
Decanter
Decanter

Associated Building

Original to Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

10 7/16 (H), 4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.469

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