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

Bottle

Manufacturer Unknown

Date1747

MediumBlown glass | Pewter

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Base: 2 3/16 x 2 15/16 in. (5.6 x 7.5 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Willcox Ruffin

Object number64.117.16

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Colorless
Multi-colored

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DescriptionBrandy bottle (Schnapsflache) of clear blown "German half-post" glass. Rectangularly tooled with curved corners. Multi-color enameled "peasant style" man in red coat and the reverse in white: "Vivi vu mich wififch Dich 1747" (meaning "Love me as I love you") and stylized flowers and dashes. Pewter top without cover & loose.