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

Whiskey Quart Decanter

Manufacturer Unknown

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1825-1845

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (26.7 x 11.5 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of duVal Radford and Museum purchase

Object number94.19.42

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DescriptionThis is a colorless blown three mold quart decanter with a barrel body; arch and fern motif with snake medallion and "Whiskey"; molded collar-rib at base of neck; rest of neck is plain; base #34; stopper #17.;

ProvenanceBequest of duVal Radford and Museum Purchase; Carousel, November 9, 1984; Published ReferencesGeorge S. and Helen McKearin, _American Glass_ (New York: Crown Publishers, 1948), 297, pl. 104.