Tavern Tumbler or Firing Glass
Manufacturer: Probably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works (American, 1826-1888)
Date: 1825-1840
Dimensions:
H 9.9 cm (3 29/32 in.); D rim 7.85 cm (3 3/32 in.); D base 6.05 cm (2 3/8 in.)
Medium: Colorless glass.
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1959.65
DescriptionBlown in a mold (McKearin G.IV-2) for a straight-sided cylindrical tumbler probably of three vertical sections and a base plate (McKearin Diamond Type XIII). Formed into a tavern tumbler by tooling. Rim sheared and tooled to shape. Rough, open pontil mark. Capacity: 5 ounces.
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