Sandwich EAPG, Serpents and Arches? Decanter

[sandycattzz]

Hi All!
I was wondering if anyone may know the name of this pattern?
It is blown molded glass decanter with an open pontil mark.
On the front it has 2 entwined serpents that meet together for a kiss. (lol) and inbetween them is the word GIN. The rest of the bottle has arches with ferns?
Any and all comments, questions, and Help would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks!
Sandy

 

[sandycattzz]

RE: Sandwich EAPG, Serpents and Arches? Bottle

Here are a few more pics...

 

[amblypygi]

Hi Sandy,

I've searched and I can't find anything. This pattern isn't in the New England Glass Co. (Sandwich) catalog from 1869, but that would make sense as this is a much earlier style anyway.

It looks real though; I don't think it's a reproduction. If I were you I would try sending your question to Jeff Noordsy at:

jeffnhol@together.net

He and his wife are among the top experts on New England glass and they may be able to help.

Sean

 

[sandycattzz]

Thanks so much Sean!

My eyes were going crossed searching for this pattern. I did recieve an e-mail from someone who gave me a litle info on it. (but not the pattern)
I listed it on ebay. (UH-OH!)...I may need to revise it now....LOL!

I will e-mail Jeff asap!

Thanks again for taking the time to reply!
Sandy

 

[Ye Olde Prospector]

Hi Sandy,

You also might try a PM to tncgal (Brenda) she is really up on EAPG patterns as well as china and pottery marks. She posts occasionally on this site as well. Just a suggestion.

Cliff

 

[sandycattzz]

Thanks Cliff!

I'll do it that right now.
Sandy

 

[tncgal]

Sandy, your decanter is shown in Ruth Webb Lee's Sandwich Glass Handbook, Plate 49, but no pattern name is given. The time period is given as 1830-1840 and Plate 48 shows fragments of this decanter as excavated at Sandwich. I'll see if I can find info for you in other books. Here is picture of the complete decanter with stopper.

 

[sandycattzz]

WOW!
That's wonderful Brenda!

Thank you so much for taking the time to find this for me.
I would be so greatful if you can find any more info on this decanter.
Thank you again!
Sandy

 

[cowseatmaize]

American Glass lists it as "Arch and Fern with Snake Medalion" the G.IV-7 they show says RUM. Plate 104, text on pg 271. It says it's the most widely known of type IV.

 

[sandycattzz]

Thank you Eric!

I appreciate all the help everyone gave me with this!!!!!
Sandy