R. L. (OMN) by McKee & Brothers (Pittsburgh-PA/Jeannette-PA, Company Operated: 1853-1899), c1862 Introduced
• AKA: Bellflower; Reeded Leaf; Ribbed Leaf
NOTE: McKee introduced R.L. aka Bellflower pattern c1862. While much of Bellflower was made by McKee, there were other firms involved. All pieces shown here have been confirmed as McKee R.L. based on their appearance in McKee catalogs between 1862 and 1871. To see other firms' products see BELLFLOWER (AKA).
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Shape: Butter, Cheese, & Honey Dishes
Contributor: Robin Fisher Cisne

Shape: Decanters
Contributor: BillandEllen Morrison - McKee catalogs from 1860s illustrate or describe 5 different variations of Ribbed Leaf/Bellflower barlip decanters or decanters without stoppers. Here are four.

Shape: Sugars
Contributor: Mike Beckwith the base is 5 1/2" high, 4 inch diameter opening, 8 7/8" to the top of the finial with lid on.

Shape: Salts, open
Contributor: Mike Cottrell - 2.875H x 2.75D.

Shape: Syrups/Molasses Cans
Contributor: Martin Chaffee - 7.5H to top of lid

Shape: Casters/Condiment Sets/Trays
Contributor: Diane Dittman Hanson

Shape: Footed Bowls/Low Comports
Contributor: Bob Harrigan 8D

Shape: Pitcher
Contributor: Leonard Farchione quart and a half water pitcher. 8 3/4H flint

Shape: Pattern Comparison
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge for open salts only

Shape: Stemware
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge - goblets Barrel-shaped 5.78H, 3.5D. Straight sided 6.18H, 3.25D

Shape: Stemware
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge - goblets Barrel-shaped 5.78H, 3.5D. Straight sided 6.18H, 3.25D

Shape: Research Update
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Research Update
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Pitcher
Contributor: Jessica L. Degarmo

Shape: Creamers
Contributor: Larry Wilson, Steve Floyd

Shape: Plates/Platter
Contributor: Larry Wilson

Shape: Egg Cup/Egg Glass
Contributor: LS Kutzen

Shape: Plates/Platter
Contributor: Linda Yoder - 6.25D flint

Shape: Bowls & Berry Sets
Contributor: Thomas Hruby

Shape: Lamp & Lamp Shades
Contributor: Leonard Farchione

Shape: Lamp & Lamp Shades
Contributor: Hawk Jackson

Shape: Finials
Contributor: Matthew Cox 6D 5.75, inside D

Shape: Decanters
Contributor: Bill Morrison

Shape: Catalogue/Ads
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Catalogue/Ads
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Catalogue/Ads
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Catalogue/Ads
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Catalogue/Ads
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Butter, Cheese, & Honey Dishes
Contributor: Robin Fisher Cisne

Shape: Egg Cup/Egg Glass
Contributor: Bill Morrison - Egg Cup

Shape: Catalogue/Ads
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge

Shape: Decanters
Contributor: Larry Wilson

Shape: Decanters
Contributor: Bill Morrison

Shape: Assortments
Contributor: Larry Wilson

Shape: Spooners/Spills
Contributor: Rhonda Wallace Weiderhaft

Shape: Tumblers
Contributor: Bill Morrison

Shape: Pitcher
Contributor: Larry Wilson

Shape: Sugars
Contributor: Hawk Jackson - Sugar missing lid.

Shape: Pitcher
Contributor: Sid Lethbridge