Amethyst Pressed Glass Twisted Loop Vase

Description:

Amethyst Pressed Glass Twisted Loop Vase, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, Sandwich, Massachusetts, c. 1840-60, with gauffered rim, hexagonal standard, and circular base, (repaired),ht. 9 1/2 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Richard A. Wood, April 23, 1963.
Estimate $200-400

There is an inverted "U" shaped flaw at the bottom of the bowl that appears to have been created during the manufacturing process.


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