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

Decanter with Stopper

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

Dateca. 1825

MediumBlown-three-mold glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7080.2

Terms

Geometric
Sunburst
GIII-5
Type VIIA
Type 2
Colorless
Sandwich, MA

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DescriptionDecanter and stopper of clear blown-three mold glass. Decanter is geometric sunburst GIII-5 pattern. Rayed Type VIIA base. Rough pontil. Stopper is matching. Truncated cone shape. Hollow, round, type 2. One of a pair, see GAS.59.451. Some corrosion inside.