Vase, Celery
Object number2008.3.55
Manufacturer
Boston & Sandwich Glass Company
Manufacturer
McKee and Brothers
(1867 - 1899)
Manufacturer
McKee and Brother
(1859 - 1867)
Date1860-1869
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumGlass
Credit LineIn Memory of Suzanne Johnston Huff
DescriptionColorless glass celery vase or spooner. McKee Brothers' Bellflower pattern, also known as Ribbed Leaf pattern or Ribbed Bellflower pattern. Colorless footed celery with a cylindrical body that flares slightly at the rim into a point and scallop design. Design also 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 to the rim on the exterior; the inside is smooth. 6-paneled neck with 6-paneled collar. Looking into the bowl, the collar forms a circle with a hexagonal center. Foot is stepped and clear on top, underside of foot is concave, with a ribbed starburst. 1/4" clear band around rim of foot.Dimensions5.75 x 3.5 in. (14.6 x 8.9 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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