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One of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates.
Cake Plate
One of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates.
One of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates.
Cake Plate, Boston and Sandwich Glass Co., c. 1830, Pressed glass, Telfair Museum of Art, Savannah, Georgia.

Cake Plate

Maker (American, 1826 - 1888)
Datec. 1830
MediumPressed clear glass octagonal plate with stylized flower and thistles in a rondel molded in the center and alternating stylized acanthus leaves, beehive shapes, thistles, scrollwork, and other leaves around rim. Pattern sometimes referred to as “Beehive & Thistle.”
Dimensions1 1/2 × 9 3/16 × 9 1/8 inches (3.8 × 23.3 × 23.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. John A. Welsh III in memory of Fred F. “Nick” Williams, Jr.
Object number2008.19.3
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThis is one of a pair of “Lacy Beehive” clear glass octagonal cake plates. The lacy flint glass has a silvery sheen. The center motif is six beehives back-to-back with bees between each one. The border panels have shields, an eight-pointed ornament and a large leaf.
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