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Flask

late 18th - early 19th century
Place of origin

Double flask, clear glass, with ruby- coloured and opaque white striations. Of double fish-shaped form, with two short tubular necks turned in opposite directions at an angle to the body, and small circular foot, the latter of clear glass without colouring.

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Double flask, clear glass, with ruby-coloured and opaque white striations, Nailsea, England, late 18th to early 19th century
Physical description
Double flask, clear glass, with ruby- coloured and opaque white striations. Of double fish-shaped form, with two short tubular necks turned in opposite directions at an angle to the body, and small circular foot, the latter of clear glass without colouring.
Dimensions
  • Height: 25cm (Note: Converted from register)
  • Weight: 7.9cm (Note: Converted from register)
Credit line
Given by Lady Charlotte Schreiber
Other number
Sch.III 419 - Schreiber number
Collection
Accession number
414:1378-1885

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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