Celery vase, one of a pair, c. 1818, Attributed to Bakewell, Page and Bakewell, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1808-1882, 9 1/8 x 5 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( x x cm), Blown, cut, and engraved glass, United States, 19th century, This celery vase is one of a pair noted for the quality of neoclassical decoration, including engraved garlands of flowers, kissing doves, and vessels crowned with the leaves of celery stalks. The last embellishment is self-referential, as this vase was used for displaying celery.

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