
Bread Tray in Waffle Pattern
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Although not documented in any known catalog, this is almost certainly an early Challinor product. It is shown in white milk glass by Belknap (p. 60) who praises it as made in "quality glass, sharp detail...a collectors' piece." Ferson shows a covered compote in this pattern (p. 41) and states that other known table pieces include a bread tray. The fact that it is found in white, as well as the blue shown here, and most significantly a chartreuse green color as noted by Belknap lend further support to a Challinor attribution. In addition, the waffle design of this tray certainly recalls the documented Waffle Fish Pickle and Block Swan covered dish both of which are shown in the Challinor circa 1891 catalog (see Ferson, p. 139). It is a very impression tray, measuring 8 1/2 inches by 12 1/4 inches.