Bottle

Bottle
Bottle
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"