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

Curtain Rod and Finial

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

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1870-1880

MediumBlown glass | Brass | Paper

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
Base: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7434

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DescriptionBlown (in four-section mold) ruby cased opaline ovoid with hobnails, applied white opaline spool-shaped neck attached to brass fitting; tip of finial ground to a point and polished. Brass is cast and lathe turned in urn shape with hole to receive rod. Cavity stuffed with bits of paper to hold rod.

Published ReferencesJ.S. Spillman, _Glass 2_, Knopf Guides, fig. 204.