Sauce Dish 1870 - 1890

This "Sauce Dish" is a beautiful example of American pressed glass, produced by Challinor, Taylor and Company between 1870 and 1890. The dish's swirling amethyst and white hues showcase the captivating beauty of "slumped" glass, which achieves its unique shape and pattern through a process of heating and manipulating the molten material. This piece, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship prevalent in American glassmaking during the late 19th century.