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Decanter

Object Name:
Decanter
Object ID:
1946.001.03 a-b
Place of Origin:
Bohemia
Date:
1870-1900
Description:
Decanter with Stopper. Colorless free blown glass with red stain overlay; copper wheel engraved decorations. Long cylindrical body with curved shoulders, tapered neck, and flared rim. Wide band grape vine with leaves, tendrils and grapes etched and engraved around exterior of body beneath shoulder. Horizontal bands of vertical fluted ribs outlined in red overall around shoulders and base. Band of grape vine with leaves, tendrils and grapes etched and engraved around bottom of neck with two cut rings above and beneath. Horizontal band of vertical rectangles outlined in red overall around top of neck beneath rim. Pointed stopper with cut bands and bands of red outlined panels around top and bottom; Band grape vine with leaves, tendrils and grapes etched and engraved around center. Polished pontil mark on bottom.
Material:
Glass
Dimensions:
H-14.75 Dia-3.3 inches
Credit Line:
Bequest of Benjamin W. Couch
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