Compote
Manufacturer
Ball, Black & Co.
(American, circa 1851 - 1876)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1860
MediumSilver
DimensionsOverall: 12 x 10 1/4 in. (30.5 x 26 cm)
InscribedStamped inside foot: Ball, Black & Co./New York/166/English Sterling. Monogram on side of bowl: CAM
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number87.111
Not on view
DescriptionTall with classical draped figure of woman standing on round base decorated with stylized wave motif. Her upraised arms support a round bowl with stylized wave motif around rim and two applied birds. Interior has been gilded. Monogram on side of bowl.
