Pontil
Object number2018.41.5
Possible OriginGlenshaw, Pennsylvania, U.S.A
MediumMetal; Rubber; Fiber (Asbestos? or other heat resistant fiber material)
Credit LineGift of Joyce Tremel
DescriptionMetal pontil rod. Cylindrical metal with a hole in the bottom attached to hollow metal pole. On the pole is black, hardened rubber surrounding fiber material.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 49.938 × 2.5 in. (126.8 × 6.4 cm)Historical NotesPontil rod from Glenshaw Glass Company.
Related institution
Glenshaw Glass Company
(1895 - 2004)
Terms
On View
Not on view
1975
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
1960-2022
c. 1888
Sirchie
1970