Antique "Key and Star" Glass

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by ascot, Mar 15, 2015.

  1. ascot

    ascot Well-Known Member

    I have 4 pieces of glass in either identical or similar patterns.

    The bowl and glasses came with a note that said they were blown flint glass in Boston & Sandwich's "Roman Key and Star" pattern. In my few books on B&S, I don't see any mention of that pattern. I have found some Ebay items labeled as such, but you know how that goes….

    The bowl is 4 3/4" top diameter, 2 3/8" high, definitely blown. The little shot type glasses are 2 1/4" high. The dome is 6 1/2" in diameter, 6 3/8" tall to the top of the finial, which has an elongated bubble or open center. The bowl and dome have a beautiful ring--I think the shots are too small to really ring.

    Can anyone confirm a maker?

    Thanks!
    Janice

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  2. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    LOL! I remember owning one of those glasses. Once. Verrrry thin!
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I'm familiar with the pattern 'Greek Key". It's typically seen as a continuing labyrinth. This up/down/across line is a 'meander' which a Greek Key is as well. Stars, bursts, suns for sure so that title makes sense to me but not necessarily the maker's sensibilities.
     
  4. ascot

    ascot Well-Known Member

    Yes, the pattern is not what I'd call Greek key. I've never heard of "Roman Key", but then, glassmakers sometimes assign pattern names that confound me. And yes, the glass is quite thin and lightweight. I'm just wondering if anyone knows if Boston & Sandwich did this pattern or if there was another maker or more.
     
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  5. Roger67

    Roger67 Well-Known Member

  6. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

  7. Roger67

    Roger67 Well-Known Member

    Amazing isn't it.
     
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  8. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    That's what my 'mood' is so.... ;)
     
  9. ascot

    ascot Well-Known Member

    I appreciate your taking the time to find that decanter! I guess I'm a skeptic, though. I'm really looking for confirmation of the B&S origin--just saying it (especially on Ebay) doesn't make it so, and I don't see any reference in the description. Also, I've never seen a B&S decanter with that shape, but I'm no expert.
     
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