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

Spill Holder

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Date1850-1860
MediumPressed glass | Flint glass
DimensionsOverall: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number77.1215
Not on view
DescriptionSpill holder of pressed clear flint glass. Grape vine pattern which is in high relief and enameled with greens and highlighted with gilt. Polished pontil. Shows much wear, but good condition. Large flake near polished pontil, probably done during manufacture.

Published ReferencesLee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 210.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1845-1855
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Libbey Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
18th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
18th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860