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Decanter (Rum decanter)
Mount Vernon Glass Works
1820-1845
Category
Glass
Creator/Artist/Maker
Mount Vernon Glass Works (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Vernon; New York; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass (lead)
Museum Object Number
1959.3303 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.3303 A, B
Object Name
Decanter (Rum decanter)
Category
Glass
Creator (Role)
Mount Vernon Glass Works (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Vernon; New York; United States; North America
Date
1820-1845
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Side
Inscription: "R U M" in molded relief within an oval wreath
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Glass (lead)
Techniques
- Mold-blown
Dimensions (inches)
10.945 (H) x 4.596 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.8 (H) x 11.675 (Diam)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Palmer, Arlene. 1993 Glass in Early America: Selections from the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. 425 pp.
• Published: no. 96, p. 140-141Book: Glanville, Philippa & Lee, Sophie. 2007 The Art of Drinking.
• Set of 3 barrel-shaped green glass decanters with gilt inscriptions: p. 102, probably Bristol, 1790-1800, gilt inscriptions "RUM," "HOLLANDS," and "BRANDY"Catalogue: Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue. 03/07/2012 Norman C. Heckler & Company Sale Catalogue.
• Very similar decanters with "Rum" and "Wine": May 16-30, 2012, lot 94, auction, listing them as Mount Vernon Glassworks, Vernon, NY, 1820-40.