New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Decanter With Stopper

Manufacturer Amelung Glassworks (American, 18th Century)

Date1750-1799

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Albert G. Lauzon

Object number80.207

Terms

Colorless
Grey
Frederick County, MD

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On view

DescriptionDecanter and stopper. Decanter is of clear, faintly grey tinted blown glass. Taper shape. Band of finger flute cutting at the bottom. Panel cut neck. Octagonally cut neck. Polished pontil. Slight corrosion inside bottom. Slight roughage around rim. Essentially excellent. Stopper is a correct stopper. Flat, fluted edge. Flat sides diagonally fluted each in reverse directions.