Vintage Milk Glass Hen on Nest Covered Dish 1950s

Decorative container in the shape of a hen on a nest, made of white milk glass from the mid-20th century.

This design, classically known as "Hen on Nest," is an icon of pressed glass. Popularized by European manufacturers such as Portieux Vallerysthal and American houses, it originally served as a butter dish or candy box, becoming a collector's item for its sculptural and functional detail.

Details and condition:
- Period: 1950s
- Technique: Opaline pressed glass (Milk glass)
- Weight: 600 g (1.32 lbs)
- Basket dimensions: 13 x 10 cm (5.1 x 3.9 inches)
- Base height: 5 cm (1.9 inches)
- Total height: 14 cm (5.5 inches)
- Material: White opaline glass
- Condition: Excellent preservation. No chips, cracks, or restorations. The glass maintains its characteristic opacity and luster.

An object of value for collectors of milk glass and for interior decoration or themed table services.