Salt
Manufacturer: Possibly Jersey Glass Works (American, 1824-about 1860)
Date: Probably 1845-1855
Dimensions:
H: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Rim L: 3 1/4 in. (8.25 cm); Rim W: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Base L: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Base W: 1 1/2 in. (3.9 cm)
Medium: Fiery opalescent lead glass.
Classification: Glass
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Harold G. Duckworth
Object number: 1965.77
DescriptionPressed upright in a one-piece female mold bearing a pattern of four bold ribs on each side between rounded corner posts, with two bold ribs on each end between the posts, with a base plate that formed the rectangular base with slightly sloping exterior sides and ends, enclosing a recess bearing a pattern of five rounded ribs alternating with four angular ribs that extend from side to side, with a cap ring that formed the top of the scalloped rim, by a plain male plunger. No fire-polishing. No pontil mark.
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