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

Decanter With Stopper

Manufacturer Amelung Glassworks (American, 18th Century)

CultureAmerican

Date1750-1799

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Albert G. Lauzon

Object number80.207

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 3 Sh5

DescriptionDecanter and stopper. Decanter is of clear, faintly grey tinted blown glass. Taper shape. Band of finger flute cutting at the bottom. Panel cut neck. Octagonally cut neck. Polished pontil. Slight corrosion inside bottom. Slight roughage around rim. Essentially excellent. Stopper is a correct stopper. Flat, fluted edge. Flat sides diagonally fluted each in reverse directions.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, _American Glass_, pl. 42, Collection #83.