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

Toy Compote

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840-1850

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
Base: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Kathryn K. Porter

Object number82.73

On View

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

DescriptionToy compote of pressed colorless glass. Lacy. Side floral & star design. Bottom ribbed. Stem paneled with central knob. Double step foot with star bottom. Evidently a small rim nick which has been ground, but not polished.

Published ReferencesLee, SANDWICH GLASS, pl. 80, #1, row 3.