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

Celery Vase

ManufacturerPossibly Bakewells & Co. (American, 1808-1882)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1820-1840

MediumMold blown glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number86.179

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 18

DescriptionCelery vase of mold-blown colorless glass. Twelve 2" high panels at bottom. On a flat applied base. Engraved band of daisy & single leaf in a wave-like motion with floral & leaf sprays above and below. Between this panel and band engraved swag with dots & stars between. Rough pontil.

Published ReferencesInnes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, pl. 127, Innes Catalog #127, similar to illustration.