Maize

Object Name4 Piece Condiment Set in "Maize" Pattern

Manufacturer Libbey Glass Company (f. 1892)

Designer Joseph Locke (English)

Manufacturer New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1888-1895

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquemold-blown, pressed

Size(A) H: 14.7 cm, D: 15.8 cm; (B) H: 9.6 cm, D: 4.8 cm; (C) H: 9.6 cm, D: 4.8 cm;

Accession Number86.4.184

Credit LineGift of Harriet Smith

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionOpaque white, green stained lead glass; mold-blown, pressed. (A) Stand, pressed in the form of a circular disk with three circular depressions and a downturned rim of pointed leaves stained green; metal loop handle is screwed to nut underneath. (B) Salt shaker and (C) pepper shaker, mold-blown in the shape of an ear of corn with vertical rows of kernels and screw threads around neck; brass screw cap has larger holes for salt and smaller for pepper. (D) Mustard jar is shorter and fatter than the shaker, but also shaped like an ear of corn; metal collar with hinged lid has an opening for spoon [missing].
Provenance

Source Harriet Smith