creamer
Object NameCreamer
Maker
Phoenix Glass Company
Makerprobably
Thomas Cains
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1815-about 1830
Place MadeUnited States, probably MA, South Boston
Techniqueblown, tooled
SizeH: 12.5 cm, D(at lip): 7 cm
Accession Number71.4.116
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs Preston Bassett
Curatorial Area(s)
Exhibitions
New England Glass Company, 1818-1888
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionDeep blue lead glass; blown, tooled. Pear-shape body; applied ear-shaped handle with curled back tip, tooled spout opposite handle; chain decoration around widest part of bowl, formed by two parallel applied threads which have been nipped together at intervals; applied circular base, rough pontil mark, paper label on base with "NEGC / 519-4-5 / T.M.A. 1963".Provenance
Source
Preston Bassett
Source
Mrs. Preston Bassett
