Collection Highlights
The definitive treaty of peace and friendship, between His Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain : concluded at Paris, the 10th day of February, 1763, to which, the King of Portugal acceded on the same day...
Date:
1763
Object Number:
LIB.Y1763.Tre
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Decanter with stopper
Object Number:
1953.462ab
Date:
1815-1845
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 26.7 x 10.8 cm )
Description:
Colorless lead glass decanter 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:
This decanter was 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.
