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Decanter

American
1820–40
Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Glass, blown three mold
Dimensions 29.2 cm (11.5 in.)
Credit Line William H. Fenn III Glass Collection
Accession Number1978.756a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionDecanter with band of vertical ribbing above base, two thin plain bands wide band of alternating diamond diapering and sunburst motif # 1(see pg 263 McKearin) two thin plain bands, band of counterclockwise diagonal ribbing, two thin plain bands. Vertical ribbing to base of neck. Plain neck and flared rim. Stopper is an acorn. Shaped with diamond diapering and vertical ribbing (see #1 pg 273 McKearin) See GIII-5, pg 254 in Mckearin "American Glass"