Horn of Plenty/Comet

Object NameDecanter with Stopper in "Horn of Plenty/Comet" Pattern

Makerpossibly M'Kee Brothers

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

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1855-1870

Place MadeUnited States

TechniquePressed

SizeOverall H: 34.8 cm; a) H: 26 cm; Base Diam: 7.4 cm

Accession Number68.4.21

Credit LineGift of Elmer S. Chace in memory of Amy Chace

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Glassmaking: America's First Industry

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed in the "Comet" or "Horn O'Plenty" pattern. Cylindrical shape; everted rim; plain neck, ground for stopper; comets (heads-up) on body; horizontally scalloped bottom edge; ground and polished pontil mark; hollow cylindrical stopper with an all-over pattern of small sharp diamonds; six-paneled stem; shank ground to fit decanter.
Provenance

Former Collection Amy Chace

Source Elmer S. Chace