Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
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June 15, 2023: Americana - Glass

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 232

PRESSED EIGHT-FLUTE QUART BAR DECANTER

Estimate: $400 - $600
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PRESSED EIGHT-FLUTE QUART BAR DECANTER, amethyst, applied bar lip, fitted with a period hexagonal stopper with a Britannia and cork extension, plain neck, polished pontil mark. New England or Pittsburgh area. 1850-1870. 12 1/4" HOA, 10 1/4" H bottle.
Literature: Parallels Barlow/Kaiser - The Glass Industry in Sandwich, Vol. 1, p. 210, fig. 1256b.

Condition

Bottle undamaged with light to moderate overall wear; stopper having flaking and sliver chipping to the top edge.

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From the collection of Bertha and Dr. Lon Thompson, D.D.S., Pittsburgh, PA.