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Flagon

c. 1853–1855
fabricated by

Francis W. Cooper

(American)
Culture
America
Medium
silver
Measurements
Diameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Overall: 37.4 x 18.5 cm (14 3/4 x 7 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1991.102
Public Domain
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Location
Not on view
Print
A silver flagon features a bulbous body and slender neck topped with a cross-finial lid. A scroll handle with multiple curls curves down from the rim, while a short spout juts from the opposite side. Two raised, rope-like bands encircle the middle, framing an engraved inscription including "TOWARDS." Vine and leaf patterns wrap around the upper body, and the vessel stands on a flared circular base with incised details.

Flagon

c. 1853–1855

Francis W. Cooper

(American)
America

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