Decanter with Cork Stopper and Metal Cap

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Object Name:

Department

American

Maker(s)

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company ((active 1825-1888)), Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, probably Sandwich, MA

Date:

probably 1840-1860

Color

Translucent sapphire blue

Technique

blown

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molding

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  - forming (ref)
    - molding (ref)

hot-worked

Material

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glass

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      - glass (ref)

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corks

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        corks (ref)

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metal

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Dimensions:

Overall H: 27.8 cm, W: D: Diam (max): 12.5 cm

Accession Number:

2011.4.123

Location:

Not on Display

Description

(a) Translucent sapphire blue glass; blown, molded, hot-worked. Shouldered decanter with thick donut-shaped applied lip. Wall of body decorated with eight molded panels. (b) Cork stopper that fits within metal cap. (c) Metal cap with recessed bottom edge that fits within rim of decanter. Interior of cap is threaded.

Provenance

Jessen, Lawrence, Source to 2011-11-09

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