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ManufacturerPossibly Jersey Glass Works (American, 1824-about 1860)

DateProbably 1845-1855

DimensionsH: 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)

MediumFiery opalescent lead glass.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harold G. Duckworth

Object number

1965.77

Not on View

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.

Published ReferencesWilson, Kenneth M., American Glass, 1760-1930: The Toledo Museum of Art, New York: Hudson Hills Press in association with the Toledo Museum of Art, [Lanham, Md.]: National Book Network [distributor], c1994; 2 v. (879 p.): ill. (some col.); 32 cm., 1994, p. 473, no. 770, colorpl. 770, p. 262.