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

Decanter with Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1825

MediumBlown-three-mold glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7080.1

On View

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

DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear blown-three mold glass. DECANTER: Geometric sunburst GIII-5 pattern. Rayed Type VIIA base. Rough pontil. "Truncated" cone shape. STOPPER: Matching. Hollow, round, type 2. One of a pair, see 71.7180.2.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pg. 295.