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

Bowl With Stand

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

CultureAmerican

Date1870-1880

MediumBlown glass | Silver plate

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

InscribedMarked on bottom: "MANNING BOWMAN & CO" in relief in circle with star/flower center.

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1448

Not on view

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.

Published ReferencesAvila. _The Pairpoint Glass Story_. p. 240.