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

Decanter

Manufacturer Phoenix Glassworks

Dateca. 1820

MediumNon-flint glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4005

Terms

Colorless
Gray
South Boston, MA

On View

Not on view

DescriptionDecanter of clear non-flint grayish tint with some imperfections. Ovoid with deep basial kick. Decorated with two bands of guilloche (or chain links) on the body and two bands of thick triple threading on the neck. Flat rim. No stopper. Rough pontil.