Curtain Rod and Finial
Manufacturer
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1870-1880
MediumBlown glass | Brass | Cloth
DimensionsOverall: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Base: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Base: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.7435B
Not on view
DescriptionBlown (in four-section mold) blue opaline in shape suggesting a Roman pine cone finial. Ovoid with elliptical hobnail-like projections, smooth spool-shaped neck attached to brass fitting; tip of finial ground flat and polished. Brass is cast and lathe turned in urn shape with hole to receive rod. Cavity stuffed with bits of cloth to hold rod.Published ReferencesJ.S. Spillman, GLASS 2, Knopf Guides, fig. 204.
2000
Pair/Pair