Decanter with stopper
Manufacturer
Amelung Glassworks
(American, 18th Century)
CultureAmerican
DateNo Date
MediumBlown glass | Non-lead glass
DimensionsOverall: 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.7200
Not on view
DescriptionDecanter and stopper. Clear, blown, non-lead. Taper shape with band of cut fluting 1.25" high around bottom and again fluting (or panel) cuts around neck, cut flanged lip, wheel cut engraved band delicate sprig and oval and small lined stars scattered overall. Rough pontil. Stopper (may not be original) is clear, pressed, mushroom style.Published ReferencesSee McKearin, pl. 42, item 7 for identical decanter.
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