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Imperial Purple Slag Rooster on Nest Covered Dish - This Imperial Glass Corporation covered dish is crafted in the rooster-on-nest form using purple slag glass, also known as marble glass. The piece features variegated swirls of opaque amethyst and white glass throughout both the lid and base. The lid is molded in the shape of a rooster with detailed plumage and a distinct comb. The base consists of a footed oval bowl featuring an openwork lattice or lace rim design. An embossed maker's mark, consisting of a capital letter I superimposed over a capital letter G, is located on the interior center of the base, identifying the manufacturer as the Imperial Glass Corporation of Bellaire, Ohio. Approximate length: 8.5 inches.