New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Vase

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1830-1840

MediumPattern-molded and blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number84.80

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 18

DescriptionVase of blown amethyst pattern-molded glass. In a 12-panel dip mold with curved top recessed panels. Neck contracted slightly and rolled over rim. Deep kick & rough pontil. One broken bubble mid-side.

Published ReferencesWilson, _N.E. Glass & Glassmaking_, pg. 227, fig. 189. Rose, "Amer. Blown Glass in the Seigfred Collection," _Antiques Magazine_, June 1967, pp. 744-747, fig. 10, pg. 747.