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

Decanter with Stopper

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureEnglish

Dateca. 1800

MediumBlown glass | Gilt | Metal | Cork

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
Base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

InscribedMarked in gilt in center of rough pontil: "R/N". Also, incised on top of metal stopper: "P&OC".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4262

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-2, Case 9

DescriptionBottle/decanter and stopper. Cobalt blue glass. Pint sized. Decorated with gilt enameling. Labeled: "RUM" with a gilt frame and a gilt chain-like holder. Stopper is of metal. Flat looped top. Screwe shank in cork stopper.

Label TextRUM Mark: in golt on bottom R/N Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. 71.4262 The gilding imitates metal liquor labels (generally made of silver) which were hung on chains around decanter necks.Published ReferencesElville, _The Collector's Dictionary of Glass_, pg. 30, fig. 34.