Syrup Jug
Manufacturer: Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton Company (American, 1888-1899)
Date: 1889-1890
Dimensions:
H: 17.2 cm (6 25/32 in.); Diam (collar): 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); Base Diam: 6.1 cm (2 13/32 in.)
Medium: Onyx opalescent opal glass.
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Bugbee
Object number: 1964.46
DescriptionBlown in a female mold bearing the pattern and a base plate, then blown in a full-size mold for form. Applied tooled handle. Probably cracked off and rim ground before collar was fitted. No pontil mark. Center of base decorated with a series of concentric circles with stems of flowers emanating from outermost circle. Flowers, stems, and leaves painted with platinum stain and fired in a muffle to make it permanent. Tin-plated collar, cap, and thumb latch.
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