Spooner
Object number2008.3.81
ManufacturerPossibly
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
ManufacturerPossibly
McKee and Brothers
(1867 - 1899)
ManufacturerPossibly
McKee and Brother
(1859 - 1867)
Date1860-1869
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineIn Memory of Suzanne Johnston Huff
DescriptionColorless glass spooner. McKee Brothers' Bellflower pattern, also known as Ribbed Leaf pattern or Ribbed Bellflower pattern. Colorless footed spooner with a barrel-shaped body. Design consists of a double vine undulating horizontally through the middle of the body with 2 bellflowers, 2 leaves, and 2 shamrock-shaped leaves above the vine, and one of each below the vine. The background is ribbed and extends to 1/16" clear band at the rim; the inside is smooth. 6-paneled neck that becomes a stepped collar. Looking into the bowl, the collar forms circle with a hexagon at the center, though the corners of the hexagon are quite softy articulated. Foot is stepped and clear on top and is slightly rounded from rim to step. Underside of foot has a fairly deeply articulated conical, ribbed sunburst that extends nearly to foot. 1/8" clear band around rim of foot.Dimensions5.5 x 4.25 in. (14 x 10.8 cm)Historical NotesPart of a collection of regionally-produced pattern or pressed glass collected by donor George F. Huff's wife, Sue Huff, a member of the Pittsburgh chapter of the National American Glass Club. The collection features two patterns, Bryce Brothers, pattern #125 “Rose in Snow” and the “Bellflower” pattern. The variety in form of these two patterns serves as an important addition to our pressed glass collection.
Related institution
McKee Glass Company
Collector
Suzanne Johnston Huff
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