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Pressed Glass Sweet Bowl on a Stand
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Overview
Orange pressed glass sweet bowl with ruffled edges and a clear foot. The plate section features a rope pattern.
Historical information
Pressed glass (or pattern glass) is a form of glass made by pressing molten glass into a mold using a plunger. Although hand pressed glass has existed for over 1,000 years, the use of a machine for pressing was first patented by Pittsburgh glass man John P. Bakewell in 1825 to make knobs for furniture. The invention of this device quickly led to the mass production of glassware and greatly reduced its cost.
Details
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Registration number
cwa-org-124-2020.24
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Material
Width
21 cm
Depth
12 cm
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Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Busselton Historical Society
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