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

Decanter With Stopper

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

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 13 in. (33 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4907

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 1, Section 2 Sh5

DescriptionDecanter and stopper. Decanter is of clear glass. Round with a four inch straight neck with fine pilar cutting. On an attached round star cut base. Engraved "M.M.B.". Surrounded by etched flowers and leaves. On the opposite side are etched grape and leaves. Stopper is hollow dome shape with a small solid round finial. Stripe of horizontal leaf etching.