Compote
Manufacturer
Unknown
CultureEnglish
Date20th century
MediumBlown glass | Flint glass
DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
Base: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
InscribedFoot apparently marked in diamond point "Rd 199" a registry number which makes no sense.
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Carl H. Berger
Object number67.109.2
Not on view
DescriptionCompote of blown, colorless flint glass. Shallow bowl. Inverted baluster stem and an applied round foot. Bowl bright engraved with border consisting of two bands of circles outlining a stripe of parallel lines and cut with eight stars, body engraved with eight frosted grape clusters and bright leaf sprays. Border motif repeated at center. Diagonal cuts on baluster. Foot bright-cut with snowflake-like design.Published ReferencesWakefield, BRITISH GLASS, pp. 160-161, marks.
