Cologne Bottle

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Object Name: 
Cologne Bottle
Place Made: 
probably United States, New England
possibly England
Accession Number: 
61.4.134
Dimensions: 
H: 12.4 cm, L(base): 7.4 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
about 1830-1875
Primary Description: 
Colorless non-lead glass; mold-blown. Elephant-shaped with neck of bottle rising from elephant's back; animal standing on rectangular platform; rough pontil mark.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Provenance: 
McKearin Antiques, Source
Color: 
colorless
Technique: 
mold-blown

Publications (2)

Glass Animals: 3,500 Years of Artistry and Design (1988) illustrated, p. 83  (top); BIB# 32200
Glass Bottles, Lamps & Other Objects (1983) pl. 107; BIB# 22375