Princess Feather

Object NamePressed Lacy Compote with Cover in "Princess Feather" Pattern

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

Made FromGlass

Dateabout 1835-1840

Place MadeUnited States, MA, Sandwich

Techniquepressed, applied

SizeOverall H: 21.5 cm, W: 26.8 cm, D: 22.4 cm

Accession Number2008.4.157

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Of the Newest Fashion: Masterpieces of American Neo-classical Decorative Arts

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; pressed and applied. Compote has round foot with ribbed edge and stem. Stem is made up of an annulated knop of 4 parts and joined to the bottom of the bowl with a merese. Bowl is basically rectangular in shape with scalloped edges and is decorated overall on underside. The matching cover is decorated with a similar pattern overall and has a "u" shaped handle at top center.
Provenance

Source Stuart P. Feld - 2008-12-15

Former Collection Hirschl & Adler Galleries, Inc. - 1987-2008

Former Collection William J. Elsholz - 1964-1987
WJE and his estate

Former Collection George Abraham & Gilbert May - 1964

Former Collection John Rollin Stuart III

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