Amber glass ball darner on slightly rounded handle. Mold blown with indication line at base of ball as well as “THE EUREKA STOCKING DARNER PATENTED” imprinted on handle. Glass has air bubbles throughout, which creates a slightly bumpy texture. Open pontil mark with an unground rim.
Use
Possible this is a utilitarian darner that could double as a bottle or container, like the Amber darners in this collection.
Context
Amber glass became popular after the Civil War.
Collection
Carolyn Headley Darner Collection
Category
Tools
Acquisition
Accession
2021.2
Acquisition Method
Purchase
Made/Created
Place
City
Unknown place of origin
Lexicon
Getty AAT
Concept
darning eggs
Material
Glass
Research Notes
Notes
Reference: p. 135 (plates 316 and 320) in "Darn It!"