Horn of Plenty/Comet

Object NameCovered Nappy

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

Maker M'Kee Brothers

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1855-1870

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquepressed

SizeOverall H: 12.5 cm; a) H: 4.1 cm, Diam: 15.5 cm

Accession Number68.4.15

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

Exhibitions

Glassmaking: America's First Industry

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless, lead glass; pressed in the "Comet" or "Horn O'Plenty" pattern. Flattened spherical shape; "Comet" heads forming a scalloped rim, with tails going down side to a twenty-four-rayed star in center of base; dome shape cover rests on inside rim of bowl; reverse "comet" pattern pressed on inside; with hexagonal knob.
Provenance

Former Collection Amy Chace

Source Elmer S. Chace