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

Covered Sugar Bowl

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm)
Base: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4350

On View

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

DescriptionSugar bowl and cover of sapphire medium blue pressed glass. SUGAR BOWL: Not stippled, but of the late "lacy" period. Octagonal gothic arch pattern with alternating panels of checker or diamond point arches & ribbed or fluted arches. Three mold marks. Octagonally scalloped foot. COVER: Matching arch pattern. Octagonal dome shape with an octagonal knob type finial.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pg. 408, pl. 158.