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

Decanter with Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

MediumBlown-three-mold glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7154

Not on view

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear blown-three-mold glass. Decanter is baroque pattern GV-8. Shell and ribbing. Molded collar-rib at base of neck. Plain base, rough pontil. Stopper is bown mold, hollow, ribbed with a knob finial.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 116, pg. 292.