Spill Holder

Name/Title

Spill Holder

Entry/Object ID

2005.005.107

Description

One clear pressed flint glass spill holder with a slight gray sheen to the glass. While the pattern is unknown, it is similar to the Diamond Thumbprint. There are panels of diamonds with a small bull's eye in the center and lines separating the columns of diamonds. It has a small footed and paneled base. In the 1840s, some spill holders were advertised as cigar holders. Later, they got larger and became spoon holders.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1860

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Search Terms

Household Accessories

Dimensions

Height

4-1/4 in

Diameter

3-1/8 in

Material

Glass