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

Decanter | Stopper

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1875
MediumBlown glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.2393
On View
Not on view
DescriptionDecanter and stopper of blown clear glass stained amber with an applied "shell" handle; also amber. Engraved on the front of the body is "Brandy" surrounded by a sheaf of wheat. Engraved on the back and on the stopper is a floral design.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1875
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Unknown
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1865
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 1865
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
ca. 1870
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Orrefors Glasbruk
No Date
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2021.
Cristallerie d'Émile Gallé
ca. 1889
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
ca. 1870-1890
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1874
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Émile Gallé
ca. 1878-84