Flask thumbnail 1
Not on display

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

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest