Goblet
Object number2008.3.73
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 champagne goblet. McKee Brothers' Bellflower pattern, also known as Ribbed Leaf pattern or Ribbed Bellflower pattern. Rounded bowl, which is somewhat concave at the rim. Design on the bowl consists of a single vine undulating horizontally through the middle of the body with 1 bellflower, 1 leaf, and 1 shamrock-shaped leaf above the vine, and one of each below the vine. The background is ribbed and extends almost all the way to the rim on the exterior (1/8" clear band at rim); the inside of the bowl is smooth. 6-paneled stem and collar with angular knop; looking into the interior of the bowl, the panels at the collar form a circle with a hexagonal center. On the foot, the panels of the stem finish in a rounded step. The foot is slightly concave with a ribbed starburst on the underside. 1/2 inch band between the starburst and the foot rim. Very slight purple cast.Dimensions5.75 x 3 in. (14.6 x 7.6 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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