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

Covered Compote

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Base: 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4709

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3

DescriptionCovered compote of clear pressed glass. Horn of Plenty pattern. Attached hollow hexagonally looped stem. Round dome waffle foot. Dome cover with pattern inside. Solid hexagonal finial.

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