Horn of Plenty/Comet

Object NameGoblet

Maker Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825-1888)

Maker M'Kee Brothers

Made FromLead or flint glass

Date1850-1875

Place MadeUnited States

TechniquePressed

SizeOverall H: 16.2 cm; Rim Diam: 8.7 cm; Foot Diam: 8.3 cm

Accession Number90.4.126

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead or "flint" glass; pressed in "Comet" or "Horn O'Plenty" pattern. Ovoid shape bowl, with peacock feather like design around sides; tails running down to base of bowl; hexagonal stem, with diamond faceted knop at top; flat circular foot, with polished pontil mark underneath.
Provenance

Source Carrie S. Ruggles - 1990-10-08

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