Museum Collections
Luce Center
Decanters with stoppers (pair)
Object Number:
1953.462a-d
Date:
1815-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
each: 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Pair of colorless lead glass decanters pattern-molded in a ribbed dip mold and then twisted to right; barrel form tapered to cylindrical neck decorated with three applied rigaree (crimped) rings, shallow push-up with pontil mark; spherical ribbed stopper blown in a three-part mold (McKearin 29).
Gallery Label:
These decanters were formerly in the collection of prominent glass scholar, George S. McKearin.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




