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

Epergne

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm)
Base: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4224

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DescriptionEpergne and top of blown opaline clam broth colored glass. EPERGNE: With a narrow applied red edge on fluted rims of compote base. Packed dust and or leaves, etc. in bottom of compote stem. TRUMPET TOP: Fits into base. Also has packed dust in bottom.