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

Bowl With Stand

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

Date1870-1880

MediumBlown glass | Silver plate

DimensionsOverall: 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1448

Terms

Red
Colorless
Silver
Sandwich, MA

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DescriptionBowl and metal stand. Bowl is blown, oval shape, frosted by grinding with applied ruby rim slashed vertically to clear and body geometric, zigzag and punty cut, curved bottom with clear applied wafer with polished pontil. Fits loosely into silverplate stand, chalice style with pair handles with stylized lion faces, body held to rim with 4 strawberry and leaf plaques and suspended from triangular foot on three bird feet with woman's heads. Silver holder not original. See also GAS.64.59, GAS.64.60 & GAS.77.49.