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

Decanter with stopper

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureFrench

Date1900-1950

MediumPressed glass | Flint glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5159

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 2 Sh3

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of pressed and cut colorless flint glass. DECANTER: Cylindrical with pressed spiral ribs running from bottom to shoulder. Cut stepped shoulder. Eight-panel-cut neck with "V" notches. Broad lip with cut edge. STOPPER: Pressed spiral globe knob with a ground and polished shaft. Top has a gilt star.