Bought recently at a antique mall/collective in Monterey, California. So-called late blown ware made post U.S. civil war [U.S. civil war 1861-1865]. Truly, the best Sandwich engraved piece I have ever come across and I was very happy to pay $50.00 U.S. Just one minor bump on the cut finial, otherwise excellent condition. The five engraved panels [vignettes?] of draped flowers and foliage I think exceptional for this period at Sandwich. The decorative banding on the lid and bowl also incorporates a draped chain of sorts made up of small polished circles [punties] with engraved connectors. Possibly a special order piece and probably not one of their standard patterns. 8 3/4 in. overall height [22.5 cm].
Similar items in museums.
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/7955 A standard engraved pattern and shape as usual.
https://glasscollection.cmog.org/search/2007.4.1 Not the usual shape as above and very similar to mine.
Similarities in quality of engraving and construction
https://jeffreysevans.com/auction/sandwich-late-blown-and-engraved-nappie-with-cover/ I think probably 1865 to 1875, as the later pieces c. 1880's generally a thinner glass. Derisively called bubble glass at the time.
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