Covered Sugar Bowl
ManufacturerAttributed to
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
(American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1855
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Base: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.1389
Not on view
DescriptionCovered sugar bowl of a clear, pressed glass smocking pattern. Hexagonally scalloped foot and sawtooth design rim; dome cover fits on inside ridge below rim. Several nicks, roughage and wear; broken surface bubble and spreading crack. Some "iron" left from dirt in mold.Published ReferencesLee. _Victorian Glass_. p. 69.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
Libbey Glass Co.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
