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

Lacy Period Salt

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

CultureAmerican

DateCA. 1830-1845

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. (4.4 x 7 x 4.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4134

Not on view

DescriptionLacy salt of fiery opalescent medium blue glass. Gothic Arch & Heart design. Neal pattern GA 4, "rare."

Published ReferencesBourne Auction Catalogue, Item #165, Ill. pg. 15. L.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 92, No. GA4.