EE-3A EAGLE AND SHIELD PRESSED OPEN SALT, deep brilliant amber, raised on four feet. Unique. Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. 1830-1845. 2 1/8" H, 2" x 3 1/4".
Near proof, shallow chip to inside of one foot that only slightly affects the profile, otherwise only some light mold roughness, primarily to inner rim.
Published: Bourne - The William J. Elsholz Collection, Vol. I, p. 30, lot 151. _x000D_
Literature: Neal - Pressed Glass Salt Dishes of the Lacy Period, p. 78. Spillman - Corning, p. 178, fig. 670, and color Plate Nine.
Provenance: Collection of the late Alvina Breckel of Oley, PA and Winnetka, IL._x000D_
David Arman, 10/23/97._x000D_
Ex-collection of Gladys W. and Paul C. Richards (retains collection label)._x000D_
Richard A. Bourne Co., Inc., 12/9/86, lot 151._x000D_
Ex-collection of William J. Elsholz (retains collection label)._x000D_
Exhibited: Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Catalogue Note: Only three examples of this salt in amber have been recorded. The example offered here, the Corning Museum example, and the example sold through our gallery, March 18, 2017, lot 96 from the collection of Paul and Monica Harvey.

Near proof, shallow chip to inside of one foot that only slightly affects the profile, otherwise only some light mold roughness, primarily to inner rim.