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

Cologne Bottle with Stopper

Manufacturer Libbey Glass Co. (American, 1888-)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850-1860

MediumBlown glass | Cut glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedPolished pontil.

Credit LineBequest of Florence L. Smith

Object number52.18.67

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DescriptionCologne bottle and stopper. COLOGNE BOTTLE: Of clear, blown, cut and engraved glass. Square shape. Heavy, good quality metal. Engraved 1st side with a basket of flowers. 2nd side engraved with an elaborately framed triangular cartouche. 3rd side engraved with a hanging basket of fern and ivy. 4th side engraved with a hunting dog in a landscape. Edges and shoulder are squared. Seven cut panel neck and round rim. STOPPER: Clear, matching solid glass stopper. Cut hexagonally with each side engraved with a floral spray and a flat top.