Sherry Glass 1885 - 1888

"Sherry Glass" is a hand-blown glass piece created by the New England Glass Company between 1885 and 1888. The glass features a conical bowl and a slender stem with a circular base. It is a fine example of American glassmaking from the late 19th century. This piece is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The piece is characteristic of the American glassmaking tradition of the period and demonstrates the artistry involved in glassblowing.