White Milk Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dish

This is a vintage two-piece covered candy or trinket dish fashioned in the classic 'Hen on Nest' design. Constructed from opaque white milk glass, the item features a top lid molded in the shape of a nesting hen and a bottom base molded to resemble a woven wicker basket. The hen lid displays detailed feather texture across the body and tail, with a characteristic red-painted comb and wattle, and small red painted eyes. The overall form is likely around 5 to 7 inches in length, common for mid-century American pressed glass production. The glass has a smooth, satin-like finish typical of manufacturers such as Westmoreland, Indiana Glass, or Fenton. No visible maker's marks are identifiable from the exterior view, which is common for these pressed glass pieces, though markings are sometimes found on the inner rim or bottom of the basket. The condition appears fair to good with no immediate signs of large chips or cracks; however, there is noticeable wear to the cold-painted red highlights on the head, which is a frequent age-related condition issue. The piece likely dates to the mid-20th century (circa 1940s-1970s), representing a popular style of American farmhouse kitchenware and collectible glass from that era.