Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 15, 2023: Americana - Glass

Thu, Jun 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 405

BS-6 BEADED SCROLL AND PALMETTE PRESSED OPEN SALT

Estimate: $100 - $200
Sold for
$110.70
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

BS-6 BEADED SCROLL AND PALMETTE PRESSED OPEN SALT, colorless, flat factory-polished rim, raised on four scrolled feet. Extremely rare. Possibly New England. 1830-1845. 1 7/8" H, 2" x 3 1/4".
Literature: Neal, Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, p. 14.
Catalogue Note: This is the first example of this salt that we have sold. In addition, it was not represented in the Elsholz collection. 

Condition

Near proof, shallow chip to edge of rim, typical mold roughness to rim ends, one scroll on body with small chip. Rim with 1/4" annealing check, as made.

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Glass deaccessioned by the Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT. All proceeds will go toward the museum's Collections Acquisition Fund.
Ex-collection of James A. Warren, West Coxsackie, NY.