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

Rayed Type VIB Pint Decanter

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1813-1850

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (21 x 9.5 cm)
Base: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)

Credit LineBequest of duVal Radford and Museum purchase

Object number94.19.80

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DescriptionThis is a blown three mold colorless pint decanter. It has a semi-barrel; #30 base; #3 stopper (collector's card indicates not originally and it does not fit snuggly); odd mold roughness; glass has a light purple/blue tint.;

ProvenanceBequest of duVal Radford and Museum Purchase; Bradley, November 15, 1983; Published ReferencesGeorge S. and Helen McKearin, _American Glass_ (New York: Crown Publishers, 1948), 296, pl. 127.