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

Compote

Manufacturer Unknown
CultureBohemian
Dateca. 1850
MediumGlass | Enamel | Silver
DimensionsOverall: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Base: 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (10.8 x 10.8 cm)
InscribedSilver touch mark "19 F" 99 (probably German)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5658
Not on view
DescriptionOverlay bowl, opal over cobalt and enameled in Rococo style with blue and gilt, installed on silver (filled) square tapering foot by central screw, also Rococo style with dolphin corners. Silver split in two or three points.

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