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Horn of Plenty/Comet
Horn of Plenty/Comet

Horn of Plenty/Comet

Object NameCreamer in "Horn of Plenty/Comet" Pattern
Maker Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825-1888)
Maker M'Kee Brothers
Made FromLead Glass
Dateabout 1855-1870
Place MadeUnited States
TechniquePressed
SizeOverall H (max): 17.5 cm; Base Diam: 7.8 cm
Accession Number68.4.23
Credit LineGift of Elmer S. Chace in memory of Amy Chace
Curatorial Area(s)
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. Pear shape; eight comets around body; high flared lip; applied ear-shape handle; scalloped base with diamond pattern impressed underneath.
Provenance
Former Collection Amy Chace
Source Elmer S. Chace

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