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

Carafe

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureFrench

Dateca. 1840-1850

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm)

InscribedNo marks. Polished pontil.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.6703A

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DescriptionBlown squat bulbous carafe with a bulge in the lower neck. Diagonally twisted ribbons of blue and white in clear. Matching saucer GEF.59.10b. Polished pontil.

Published ReferencesWilkinson, _The Hallmarks of Antique Glass_, fig. 187 is similar.