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

Pint Decanter And Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1825-1830

MediumBlown-three-mold glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3909

Not on view

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear blown-three-mold glass. Decanter is baroque pattern GV-12 footed bottom. Ringed type III base. Three molded collar ribs on neck. Pint sized. Heavy roughage around bottom. Stopper is hollow, round type 16. See "sparking" lamp from same stopper mold (or one like it) GAS.81.11.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, _American Glass_, pg. 297, (1 four-piece mold).