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ManufacturerProbably Boston and Sandwich Glass Works (American, 1826-1888)

ManufacturerProbably New England Glass Company (American, 1818-1888)

Date1830-1845

DimensionsH: 9 5/16 in. (23.65 cm); Base W: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

MediumColorless glass.

ClassificationGlass

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Harold G. Duckworth

Object number

1966.11

Not on View

DescriptionConical font blown and finished by tooling. Joined by a multiribbed knop to the base. Base pressed in the same mold and in the same manner as ACGC, p. 337, no. 423. The lower part of the font was roughed and then enameled with green leaves. Brass collar machined and threaded.

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. 338, no. 425.Exhibition HistoryToledo Museum of Art, Early American Pressed Glass, January 28-March 6, 1966 (no catalog).