Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Druggist's jar and cover
Object Number:
INV.11861ab
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Glass, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 17 1/2 x 8 in. ( 44.4 x 20.3 cm )
Marks:
enamelled: on side of jar: "Cardamons"
Description:
Colorless blown glass druggist's jar with cover; cup-shaped body; baluster stem with flat stepped foot; pontil mark. Decorated with red enamel wreath around yellow-brown enamel inscription "Cardamons". Conical cover with ball finial, plain rim folded to create vertical flange which fits inside jar.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
