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

Compote

Manufacturer Cape Cod Glass Co.

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1861-1871

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Base: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.434

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DescriptionClear, pressed Cape Cod pattern, scalloped rim, stem ribbed inside and foot dome blaze type pattern inside (from sauce dish mold). Glass has many bubbles. Known as Hamilton in list of Cape Cod glassware; originally at Sandwich Museum.

Published ReferencesWilson, _New England Glass_, p. 316, illustration. R.W. Lee,_Early American Pressed Glass_, pl. 56.