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

Covered Salt

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

Dimensions2 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (7.3 x 6.4 x 7.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4126

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionCovered salt of clear lacy glass. SALT: Lyre and cornucopia pattern. Rectangular with curved (scroll) ends. COVER: Clear matching design inside with an acorn finial. Neal pattern CD5, "ext. rare."

Published ReferencesL.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 45, No. CD5.