salt

Object NameSalt

Made FromLead Glass

Dateabout 1830-1840

Place MadeUnited States, New England

Techniquepressed

SizeH: 5 cm, L: 8.4 cm, W: 6 cm

Accession Number68.4.139

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass; pressed. Ovoid shape; scalloped, serrated rim; sides with diamond-filled heart; ends with diamond-filled scroll; cornucopias between; diamond panels; four paw feet, with a skirt between; rectangular base with scrolls and beading.
Provenance

Former Collection George L. Tilden
(acquired from G. L. Tilden,Northboro, Massachusetts (dealer), November 25, 1944)

Source Louise S. Esterly