New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Seven-Inch Covered Compote In Columbian Coin Pattern

Manufacturer Central Glass Co. (American)

Previous Attribution United States Glass Co. , Factory "O" or "H" (American, 1891-1963)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1892-1893

MediumColorless glass | Pressed glass | Acid-frosted glass

DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 x 7 in. (26.7 x 17.8 cm)

InscribedInscribed with these legends for the likenesses of Columbus and Vespucci: "1492-1892 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS" and "AMERICUS VESPUCIUS".

Credit LineGift of Mary G. Kozak

Object number96.18.1

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 20

DescriptionThis covered compote is in the Columbian Coin Pattern. It is colorless pressed glass with raised acid-frosted representations of medals in four different designs: a profile of Columbus; a portrait of Vespucci; a crest, apparently the arms of Spain; and a crest based upon the great seal of the United States. The lid and body of the comport have nine vertical convex broad flutes divided by narrow raised lines, with a "medal" on each flute of the lid and bowl; the baluster stem has a band of six small "medals,"; the finial is in the shape of a stack of coins with a Columbus medallion on top.