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

Decanter with Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

MediumCut glass

DimensionsOverall: 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Base: 2 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (5.4 x 6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4876

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 2 Sh4

DescriptionDecanter and stopper. DECANTER: Wine decanter of overlay glass, cobalt blue over clear. "Pilgrim bottle" shape. Engraved with a reverse "P" framed with a leaf and berry design. Attached solid, clear, plain, round handle. STOPPER: Matches, overlay hollow. Round, cut blue over clear.