Celery vase
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Date1860-1870
MediumPressed glass | Flint glass
DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Base: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. William M. Simpson
Object number41.10.14B
Not on view
DescriptionPressed, colorless flint in so-called almond thumbprint pattern. Plain foot. Hexagonal stem. Lower portion of the bowl has two full rows of "thumbprints". The upper portion is plain with a 12 point scalloped rim (fire polished). Was one of a pair-41.10.14b-the other was deaccessioned.Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pp. 186, 191, pl. 154, fig. 14.
Bakewell, Pears, & Co.
