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Decanter

Decanter
Object name 
Decanter
Date 
1840-1870
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 10 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 26 x 13.3 cm )
Description 
Deep reddish amber blown non-lead glass decanter with down-tooled lip, conical body with applied white trailings pulled up in a loop pattern and embedded in the surface, slight push-up, and pontil mark on base.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1951.358
Gallery Label 
This decanter was acquired by the donor from Renwick C. Hurry in November 1924.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.