Fine Antiques, Art and Decorative Art
Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 3
Reverse Painted Glass Silhouette of George Washington
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
A Reverse Painted Glass Silhouette of George Washington, Signed, 18th/19th Century,
Backed on period paper with hand drawn background of stars and laurel leaf wreaths, signed by George Washington.
On verso is the printed remnant of Handel's Messiah, American performance program page,
Silhouette: H: 15 x W: 13 in.
Together with and a blown molded glass pint flask with a bust and General Washington and an eagle TWD on the other side. Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia.
Dims. H: 14 x W: 12 x: D: 2 in.
Literature: McKearin/Wilson - American Bottles & Flasks, pp. 526, 527.
Gilding loss to frame; both items have grime and wear commensurate with age. Pontil mark on bottom of flask.
Backed on period paper with hand drawn background of stars and laurel leaf wreaths, signed by George Washington.
On verso is the printed remnant of Handel's Messiah, American performance program page,
Silhouette: H: 15 x W: 13 in.
Together with and a blown molded glass pint flask with a bust and General Washington and an eagle TWD on the other side. Kensington Glass Works, Philadelphia.
Dims. H: 14 x W: 12 x: D: 2 in.
Literature: McKearin/Wilson - American Bottles & Flasks, pp. 526, 527.
Condition
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The collection of an Ohio family.
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