Photograph by Shannon Ruff, Canon EOS Mark II D digital slr-2006.

Compote

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 1/4 x 8 in. (28.6 x 20.3 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.5690

Not on view

DescriptionClear, pressed Horn of Plenty pattern, oval, inverted diamond bottom, applied hollow hexagonally looped stem and stepped round foot with diamond and plain "eyes" on bottom.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, p. 143-152.