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

Compote

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1840-1850

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number83.113

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DescriptionCompote of clear pressed glass. Vertically ribbed. Slightly flaring bowl attached with wafer to the hexagonal hollow foot with square knop top. Two nicks and some roughage.

Published ReferencesInnes, PITTSBURGH GLASS, fig. 233, similar top, perhaps made in Pittsburgh area.