Covered Butter Dish 1850 - 1870

This "Covered Butter Dish" is a clear glass vessel with a rounded shape and a simple, knobbed lid. It was created by the company Bakewell, Pears and Company between 1850 and 1870. The dish is decorated with a repeating pattern of small, rounded bumps, giving it a textured appearance. This example of pressed glass is currently held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The company was known for its production of high-quality glass, and this piece is an excellent example of their craftsmanship.