Four Pressed Glass Open Salts

Description:

Four Pressed Glass Open Salts, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company, Sandwich, Massachusetts, c. 1830-50, including a medium amethyst with star and diamond pattern, Neal OL 17; an opaque light blue on four raised feet, Neal OP 17; a medium blue with diamond and dot pattern, Neal OL 23; and a cobalt blue with beaded strawberry diamond, Neal OL 15, (minor chips),ht. to 1 7/8, wd. to 3 1/2, dp. to 2 5/8 in.

Literature: L.W. and D.B. Neal Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, 1825-1850, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1962.

Provenance: Purchased from Abraham & May, and Herbert Bowles, 1963.
Estimate $800-1,200

Neal OL 17 and OP 17 have minor roughness to the rim, Neal OL 23 and OL 15 have a few very minor abrasions/chips to the rim.


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