Topic: Sowerby cup - ? mustard - pattern 1798 with accompanying saucer

[neilh]

oldglassman, here are a few more examples for you from the 4 main M&W pressed sets

[oldglassman]

HI Neilh ,
                 Thanks for that , what a clever bunch these glass makers were , please forgive my ignorance on this era of glass but always very pleased to learn something new from this vast treasure trove of knowledge. :thup:

cheers ,
           Peter

[Lustrousstone]

The cogging is unusual, but such things don't just rest on each other. The bowl has a small foot rim that fits inside or outside the base of the "bottom" bit, be it sugar bowl or celery vase, vase or just a base.

[jsmeasell]

The different "edges" (i. e., topmost rim) on the same celery holder are made by using different rings to fit the press mould. This sort of variation can also be found in bowls and plates in American Carnival glass (plain, different numbers and sizes of scallops, etc. But don't confuse the edge made by a ring with crimping after the piece has been warmed in). When the celery holder is destined to be used upside down to support a bowl, the celery holder is likely made "pressed to shape" or finished by flaring only slightly (the more flaring, the harder it is to keep the piece from going somewhat out of round).