Sugar bowl 1765 - 1790

This clear glass sugar bowl, made by the American Flint Glass Manufactory between 1765 and 1790, is an example of early American glassmaking. The bowl's simple, elegant form is typical of the period, and the ribbed surface adds visual interest. The American Flint Glass Manufactory, founded in 1764, played a pivotal role in the development of the American glass industry. This sugar bowl, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to their craftsmanship.