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

Shell and Ribbing Quart Decanter

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1813-1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of duVal Radford and Museum purchase

Object number94.19.23

Not on view

DescriptionThis is a colorless mold-blown quart decanter. Semi-barrel with sloping shoulder; vertical, fluted ribbing and band of horizontal shell (McKearin term) motifs around the center of the body; single ring around base of neck; small, slightly uneven lip; plain base; stopper #10; pontil mark.;