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

Decanter with Stopper

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4756

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 1 Sh5

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear glass. Diamond Thumbprint pattern. Ring at the base of the neck. Polished pontil. Stopper matches and is hollow. Dome ribbed with a round finial.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pp. 29-30.