Artist/Maker
Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
(active 1808 - 1882)
Figured flask
1835-1855
Place madeUnited States, North America
PossiblyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Glass
Overall: 6 x 4 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 15.2 x 10.5 x 4.4 cm )
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
1953.348
DescriptionAquamarine lead glass figured flask blown in a two-part mold (McKearin GIX-38) with eight-petaled flower, pearl, and fleur-de-lis surrounded by ribs with scrolling ends, and pontil mark on base.Markingspaper label: affixed to shoulder: "ESSENCE B. . . / Prepared by / S. G. MOSES. / Successor to / V. B. BUTLER, / No. 314 North Main Street, / HARTFORD CONN."
ClassificationsGLASS
