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

Salt

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

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (4.8 x 7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4102

Not on view

DescriptionSalt of clear lacy glass. Rectangular "crown" design. Scroll edges and feet. Fleur-de-lis ends. Neal pattern CN1, "very rare."

Published ReferencesL.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 46, No. CN1.