McKee Cobalt Blue Slag Glass Bird on Nest Candy Dish | Vintage Covered Art Glass

A striking vintage McKee bird-on-nest covered dish in rich cobalt blue slag glass. Wisps of milky blue and white swirl throughout the pressed glass, highlighting the detailed feathers, foliage, and ribbed nest base. A beautiful variation on the classic covered animal dishes collected in American glass.

Details

• Approximate measurements: 5½" long × 4½" wide × 5" tall.
• Construction: Two-piece pressed glass covered dish with a figural bird lid and coordinating nest base.
• Glass: Cobalt blue slag with naturally irregular lighter swirls; each slag example has its own individual color distribution.
• History: McKee was an important American pressed-glass manufacturer, and figural covered dishes became a particularly collectible branch of vintage American glassware.
• Collector note: Cobalt and slag variations are especially attractive because the contrasting glass emphasizes the molded detail.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition with no chips or cracks observed. Natural color variation, mold lines, and minor manufacturing irregularities may be present in vintage pressed glass. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the description.