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

Decanter with stopper

Manufacturer Unknown

Dateca. 1865

MediumBlown, cut, and acid-etched glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2478

Terms

Greek key
Colorless

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DescriptionBlown clear decanter with matching solid applied handle and stopper. The base is cut with a star and the body ground mat finish. Around the body are engraved thin vertical lines and on the shoulder is an engraved band of "Greek Key". The neck is honeycomb-cut and the stopper is faceted; round, solid facet. (Matches with ewer/decanter GEE.73.6 and Compote GEE.73.4)