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

Chalice

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

Designer Thomas William Leighton (Australian, 1905-1990)

Designer Unknown

CultureAmerican

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.8113

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DescriptionClear, flaring rim with 1.5" of threading. Two plain attached handles; lower part of vessel bulging and swirled. Solid stem with 2 wafers. Plain round base. Rough pontil. Lower part of vessel bulging and made by Thomas Leighton (?).

Published ReferencesMcKearin, _American Glass_, pl. 55, #2 & #5 (similar to these); L.W. Watkins, _American Glass and Glassmaking_, p. 44, plate b.