Bidspirit auction | Imperial Glass Cobalt Carnival Hen

Imperial Glass Cobalt Carnival Hen Nest - 7 in long A two-piece pressed glass covered dish in the classic Hen on Nest form. The piece is manufactured from cobalt blue base glass with a heavy iridescent finish known as carnival glass, which exhibits a spectrum of colors including electric blue, purple, and gold. The lid is modeled as a seated hen with textured molded feathers on the body and tail. The oval base features a wide scalloped rim and fluted sides. The exterior underside of the base is decorated with a molded basketweave pattern. A molded maker mark consisting of a capital letter I enclosed within a diamond is centered on the underside of the base, identifying this item as a product of the Imperial Glass Company of Bellaire, Ohio.