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

Decanter With Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1874

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4581

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 3, Section 1 Sh4

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear blown glass. Decanter is "Clark" shape (bulbous). Engraved with a scrolled ivy design. Lace cut (faceted) neck. Star cut bottom. Stopper is of faceted glass.

Published ReferencesLee Publication Reprint of 1874 Boston & Sandwich Catalogue, pg. 73 for shape and pg. 24 for engraved design.