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

Vase

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840-1860

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Base: 3 3/16 x 3 3/16 in. (8.1 x 8.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4437

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionVase of light amethyst glass. Twisted loop bowl with a gauffered rim of eight flutes. Round solid knob and an octagonally panel stem with concave sides and a square base with beveled edges and chamfered corners. Practically mint. Part of bottom rim broken 11/6/78 while taking photos.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, AMERICAN GLASS, pl. 189, #21, & pl. 198, #15 for stem and base. THE SANDWICH GLASS MUSEUM COLLECTION, pg. 23, row #3, #7 & #1.