Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bottle
Object name
Bottle
Date
1750-1800
Medium
Glass, pewter
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 in. ( 14.6 x 7 x 5.1 cm )
Description
Light brown blown non-lead glass bottle; conical neck mounted with pewter threaded ring (cap missing), rounded shoulders with ridge formed by second gather of glass, rectangular body with chamfered corners, and flat base with pontil mark; decorated with polychrome enamel painting of clasped hands and flaming hearts on front, German inscription on back, and floral motifs on sides.
Object Number
INV.12481
Marks
painted enamel: on back; "unser frei/ und liebes/ band soll/ auflosen/ seine hand"




