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

Goblet

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1850

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

InscribedPaper sticker on bottom: "Aldrich Collection $85".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3930

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 117, Study Gallery Case 4, Section 1 Sh4

DescriptionGoblet of clear blown glass. Hemispherical shape with a thin diagonal spiral of opaque white throughout. Attached squat baluster stem containing small low air bubble and contracted white threads. Attached plain dome foot with the same thin ribbon. Entirely plated with clear. Many imperfections, several nicks around the foot.