Unknown
Decanter

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Maker Unknown

CultureGerman or Spanish

Titles

Decanter

Datec. 1825–1840

Possible placeSpain

Probable placeGermany

MediumNonlead glass with gilding

Dimensions12 × 5 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (30.5 × 14 × 14 cm)

Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase funded by Mrs. William S. Kilroy

Object numberB.2000.1.A,.B

Current Location

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens

Glazed Porch

On view

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

GLASS

DescriptionThis decanter features a wheel-engraved imaged adapted from the coat of arms of Mexico: an eagle perched atop a cactus while grasping and devouring a snake.
Provenance[W. M. Schwind, Jr. Antiques and Fine Art, Yarmouth, Maine]; purchased by MFAH, 2000.
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