Bottle
Classification:
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 7.9 x 6 cm )
Description:
Dark amethyst blown nonlead glass bottle (or decanter); rectangular body with rounded shoulders with ridge formed by second gather; conical neck with lip; low push-up; pontil mark on bottom; polychrome enamel-painted decoration consisting of bird under crescent moon on one side and circular motif flanked by petal-like motifs on other side.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number:
1952.269
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1800
eMuseum Object ID:
24986
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Martini glass
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 10.8 x 8.3 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass martini glass; wide, trumpet-shaped bowl with straight sides, plain cylindrical stem, and circular base.
Object Number:
INV.13016ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
24984
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 4 x 3 in. ( 10.2 x 7.6 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown non-lead glass tumbler; tapered body with pattern molded vertical ribs; pontil mark on bottom; polychrome enamel-painted decoration consisting of two birds perched at either side of heart, with beaks touching flower sprouting from heart, flanked by floral sprays meeting on other side of tumbler; decoration contained within horizontal painted bands; white scalloped lines below rim and below horizontal band.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.770b
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
24983
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Tumbler
Classification:
Date:
1775-1825
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. ( 8.9 x 7 cm )
Description:
Colorless blown nonlead glass tumbler; tapered body with pontil mark on bottom; polychrome enamel-painted decoration consisting of bird perched on heart, flanked by scrolls, with floral sprays meeting on other side of tumbler, with decoration contained within horizontal painted bands; white scalloped line below rim.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair (Jennie H. Sinclair)
Object Number:
1965.770e
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1825
eMuseum Object ID:
24982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 in. ( 18.4 x 8.9 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Opaque white blown lead glass flask with short cylindrical neck with rounded string rim, compressed oval body tapered to base decorated with opaque red threads pulled up into a loop pattern and marvered, and an oval base with pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.13291
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24980
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Flask
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
overall: 7 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
Opaque white blown lead glass flask with short cylindrical neck with rounded string rim, compressed oval body tapered to base decorated with opaque red threads pulled up into a loop pattern and marvered, and an oval base with pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.13291[dup]
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24979
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Perfume bottle
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Glass, white metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 7.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass mold-blown perfume bottle, with metal rim and collar; sides cut with sunburst and gemstone pattern, bottom cut with sunburst pattern; colorless glass stopper nested into collar of bottle; metal cap with hinge attaching top to collar and brass-plated inside, heavily ornamented with scrolled decoration; tiny figure of lion and other motif stamped on inside of cap, possibly maker's mark.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number:
1948.315
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
24978
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlesticks (pair)
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Pair of opaque light blue alabaster pressed lead glass candlesticks; hexagonal socket on standard composed of three progressively larger baluster knops on a hexagonal pedestal base; hollow interior with pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.11889ab
Gallery Label:
Candlesticks of this form were reproduced in the 1920s, but the wear on the base and the deterioration of the alabaster suggests that these are original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24977
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Opaque light blue alabaster pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal socket on standard composed of three progressively larger baluster knops on a hexagonal pedestal base; hollow interior with pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.11889b
Gallery Label:
Candlesticks of this form were reproduced in the 1920s, but the wear on the base and the deterioration of the alabaster suggests that these are original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24976
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Candlestick
Classification:
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 10.5 x 9.5 cm )
Description:
Opaque light blue alabaster pressed lead glass candlestick; hexagonal socket on standard composed of three progressively larger baluster knops on a hexagonal pedestal base; hollow interior with pontil mark.
Object Number:
INV.11889a
Gallery Label:
Candlesticks of this form were reproduced in the 1920s, but the wear on the base and the deterioration of the alabaster suggests that these are original.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
24974
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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