HORN OF PLENTY / COMET (OMN) WITH WASHINGTON HEAD
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HORN OF PLENTY / COMET (OMN) WITH WASHINGTON HEAD COVERED NAPPIE / BUTTER DISH, colorless lead glass, pattern on exterior of cover, dish with rayed base. M'Kee & Bros., Boston & Sandwich Glass Co., and probably others. 1850-1870. 5 1/8" HOA, 6" D.
Literature: Lee - EAPG, pl. 47, text p. 144, "One of the most interesting single pieces of American Pressed glass that I have ever owned….I personally know of but few collectors lucky enough to own one of these unusual specimens"; the McKearins - American Glass, pl. 205, fig. 1; Spillman - Corning, fig. 1026.
Provenance: From the Briggs - Richardson Collection, Stephens City, VA.
Literature: Lee - EAPG, pl. 47, text p. 144, "One of the most interesting single pieces of American Pressed glass that I have ever owned….I personally know of but few collectors lucky enough to own one of these unusual specimens"; the McKearins - American Glass, pl. 205, fig. 1; Spillman - Corning, fig. 1026.
Provenance: From the Briggs - Richardson Collection, Stephens City, VA.
Condition
Good condition overall with scattered flaking to the base and cover edge; base with one rim scallop having post-production polishing; finial having a single chip.
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HORN OF PLENTY / COMET (OMN) WITH WASHINGTON HEAD
Estimate $100 - $200
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