Covered Butter Dish 1870 - 1890

This clear glass "Covered Butter Dish" was made by Adams and Company sometime between 1870-1890. The dish is made of glass and stands on a pedestal base with a dome top. The top is intricately molded with a pattern of raised circles, and the base has a scalloped, fluted edge with two handles. The dish is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. This is a classic piece of pressed glass, a technique that was popular during the 19th century.