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

Salt

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (American, 1818 - 1888)

CultureAmerican

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 2 1/8 x 3 in. (5.4 x 7.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3786

Not on view

DescriptionLacy salt of deep purple/blue glass. Rectangular. "Heart" pattern. Neal pattern OG2, "unique."

Published ReferencesBourne Auction Catalog, No. 314, ill., pg. 42. L.W. & D.B. Neal, _Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850_, (Philadelphia: Published by the authors, 1962), 147, No. OG2.