Bellflower Glass Pattern
Bellflower is one of the oldest of the American pressed glass patterns, having been created by the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company in the 1840′s. It features vertical ribbed molding through which twines either a single or double vine with flowers sprouting off to the top and bottom. Bellflower, sometimes known as “Ribbed Leaf and Bellflower” was produced mostly in clear flint glass, but a few very rare colors are known, including amber and cobalt. As the pattern became popular, several other glassmakers introduced the Bellflower into their wares It was manufactured through the 1880′s.