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Decanter

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1820-1840

GUSN

GUSN-291418

Description

Clear blown glass decanter [a] with stopper [b]. Decanter has decorative ribbed band at base. Slender body tapers to a long cylindrical neck. Wide dished lip holds stopper. Pontil mark visible on bottom. Stopper is a flattened disc with pressed dimples around edge. Stopper may not be original to decanter.

Details

Descriptive Terms

decanters
blown glass
Vessel, Drink Serving
Decanter
Decanter

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/5 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Eleanor Fayerweather

Accession Number

1993.570.2AB

Related Items

Title Decanter Accession Number 1993.570.1AB

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