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

Apothecary jar | Decanter | Stopper

Manufacturer Libbey Glass Co. (American, 1888-)

CultureAmerican

DateNo Date

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5205

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DescriptionApothecary jar and stopper of clear glass. Double decanter in the pyramid style. FIRST DECANTER: On a solid baluster stem and round base. Teardrop shaped decanter engraved with berries and leaves. DECANTER: Smaller second decanter, similar shape. Engraved decanter's base is the stopper for the first larger decanter. Hollow. STOPPER: Stem and its stopper-plain hollow tear-drop shaped with small top knob. Acts as stopper for smaller decanter. One of a pair, see 71.5204.