$3,198
"God Bless the United States of America" Enamel-decorated Decanter, possibly Amelung Glass Manufactory, late 18th century, the blown body with ground and fluted decoration, one side with "God Bless/The/United States/Of/America" against a white background within a wreath border, the other side with spreadwing eagle and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" on a ribbon above its head, remnants of gilt decoration above the enamel devices and on the sides, the ground pontil etched "28," ht. 9 in. Estimate $600-800 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-08-12