model

Object NameModel for Pressed Glass Mold

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

Made FromHardwood

Dateabout 1845-1875

Place MadeUnited States, probably MA, Sandwich

Techniquelathe- and hand-carved

SizeOverall H: 14.8 cm, Diam: 4.6 cm

Accession Number56.7.8

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewAmerican Gallery

Physical DescriptionBlack surface, brownish wood hardwood, probably mahogany; lathe- and hand-carved. Solid shape with bowl, stem and foot and cylindrical extension at top and bottom; pattern on sides of vertical ovals with fine ribbing below, screw hole in top and three mold lines indicated from top to bottom.
Provenance

Source Herbert H. Bowles - 1956