Decanter

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Decanter

Entry/Object ID

SS.84.2

Description

Blown decanter and press-molded stopper of glass with cut and gilded decoration: broad bottom tapers up to much thinner neck that ends in slightly flaring lip faceted on nine sides; decoration (from top to bottom): a row of cut "scales", wide band of diamond faceting, undecorated area, band of gilt, delicate row of leaves, row of cut "scales" running to top of neck, remnants of gilt on top of neck and on lip; very small, unground pontil. Stopper has cut, flaring sides ending in a flat top: edge of top is faceted; remnants of gilt on stopper; bottom is slightly tapered and has been ground.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1768 - 1833 Date made: r. 1768 - 1833

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Diameter top 1 3/8"

Height

7-3/8 in

Diameter

3 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 3/8 x 3 in. (18.7 x 7.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Stopper

Height

2-1/4 in

Width

1-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. (5.7 x 3.5 cm)

Material

Glass, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Much of the gilt worn off; wear where stopper meets neck.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Dining Room