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

Pitcher

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1830-1835

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Base: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3977

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19

DescriptionPitcher of lacy blue marbleized glass. Creamer. Peacock pattern at the top and gothic arch and palm on the bottom band. Scalloped collared base. Ribbed with circles at the center on base. Nick on bottom and a large one at the rim. Heavy wear and many chips. Handle made part by original pressing, May 28, 1830 patented by D. Jarves.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 156 and p. 407; J.H. Rose, AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS LACY PERIOD, #114.