Covered Compote
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1870
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.1352
Not on view
DescriptionCovered compote of clear pressed glass with a solid stem formed by 8 ribs that flare on the base. Both the cover and body are in the "thumbprint" pattern. The cover has a solid six-sided finial. The rims of the cover and body are scalloped. Some flakes on bottom of cover.