Overview
A classic American pressed-glass covered dish in an opaque 'Blue Mist' milk glass, featuring a graceful swan atop a basketweave base.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Westmoreland Glass Swan on Nest Covered Dish, c.1940s-1950s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
The tradition of 'animal on nest' dishes dates back to 19th-century Europe, where they were originally used as elaborate porcelain butter servers for the wealthy.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1889, the Westmoreland Glass Company was a titan of the American glass industry, operating for nearly a century in Pennsylvania.
Condition & Value
Based on the photo, the piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips to the delicate beak or the scalloped 'beaded' edge. While these were produced in significant quantities, the blue milk glass variety is more sought after by collectors than the standard white.
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