Olive Green Hen on Nest Covered Dish

This is a vintage pressed glass 'Hen on Nest' covered candy or trinket dish, rendered in a translucent olive green or 'avocado' green color palette. The item consists of two primary pieces: a decorative lid shaped like a resting hen and a matching base. The hen features intricate molded feather details across the back and wings, with a distinct comb and beak at the head. The base is characterized by a beaded or 'hobnail' rim, which provides a textured aesthetic common in mid-century glassware. Considering the color and mold style, this piece likely dates to the 1960s or 1970s, a period when manufacturers like Indiana Glass, Westmoreland, and Fenton produced similar avian-themed tableware. The glass exhibits a uniform saturation of color, though the density of the glass at the head makes the top appear darker. Physically, the item appears in good vintage condition with no major chips or cracks visible on the exterior surfaces. The craftsmanship shows typical production seams consistent with mid-20th-century mold-pressed glass. There are no clearly visible maker's marks from this angle, though many such pieces were originally sold with paper labels rather than permanent glass stamps. The piece serves both a functional and decorative purpose, typical of American Depression-influenced kitchenware.

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