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 | Cloth

DimensionsOverall: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
Base: 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7435B

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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.