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

Vase

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass | Gilt

DimensionsOverall: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4766

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DescriptionVase of opal pressed glass. Slightly indented center cylinder with a faintly flaring rim. Pressed opal raised floral and leaf design at left. Opal and background enameled rose. Gilt band at the rim and a gilt stripe 1" lower. Polished pontil. Same mold as 71.4767, but blue opal.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, VICTORIAN GLASS, pl. 259, pg. 591. Lee REPRINT SANDWICH 1874 CATALOG, pl. 60.