Antique, Ca. 1867 McKee & Bros Glass Bowl on Quadruple Silver Plate Footed Stand

Frederick and James McKee two of five sons of Thomas, co-owner of S. McKee & Company started this firm under the name F. McKee" in 1854, after the breakup of a previous partnership "Bryce, McKee and CO which had begun in 1850. They produced cut glass, vials, bottles, pressed, and other types of glassware as well as window glass.

The exact company name changed several times, becoming "McKee & Brothers" in 1867. A wide variety of early pressed glass tableware patterns and novelties were made by this firm, especially throughout the 1860s, 1870s, 1880s and 1890s.

This is a BEAUTIFUL example of their products incorporating both glass and silver plate! It is in excellent condition for its age. Please see all of the photos.

Bowl is 8 1/2" wide x 5" tall. Overall, the height is 7 1/2.

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