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Decanter

Object Name:
Decanter
Object ID:
1978.008.21 a-b
Place of Origin:
United States
Date:
1820-1835
Description:
Decanter with stopper - Colorless glass, blown-in- mold. Barrel-shaped body , curved shoulder, narrow neck and wide, flat lip. Band of vertical ribs around lower third of body. Band of alternating sunbursts and diamond diaper around center of body. Band of diagonal ribs slanting to the left around shoulder. Band of vertical ribs around neck. Base with rough pontil mark and band of ribs. Three vertical mold seams. Spherical stopper with diamond diaper band around center; bands of vertical ribs around top and bottom.
Material:
Glass
Dimensions:
H-10.4 Dia-4.55 inches
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mary F. Martin
Subjects:
Diamonds, Sunburst, Liquor
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