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

Decanter with Stopper

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

Dateca. 1860

MediumBlown, cut, and engraved glass

DimensionsOverall: 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineBequest of Florence L. Smith

Object number52.18.95

Terms

Greek key
Colorless
Cambridge, MA

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DescriptionDecanter with stopper. DECANTER: Of blown, clear, cut and engraved glass. Ovoid shape. Cut with twelve vertical panels down the neck. Engraved Greek Key band around the center and beneath an engraved "T". Collar-like (or bun-like) foot and a star cut bottom. STOPPER: Clear matching hollow ovoid shaped stopper. Hexagonal panel cut stem. Engraved Greek Key band around the center. Flat top is star cut.