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Decanter

1820–40
Not on view
The acorn stopper on this decanter is the rarest of all stopper forms.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Decanter
  • Maker: Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888, Sandwich, Massachusetts)
  • Date: 1820–40
  • Geography: Made in Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Blown molded lead glass
  • Dimensions: H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Diam. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. John R. Sheehan, 1965
  • Object Number: 65.71a, b
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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