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

Compote

Manufacturer Libbey Glass Co. (American, 1888-)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1827-1830

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.3782

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DescriptionCompote of clear pressed glass. Pine tree and shield pattern on an attached (off center) solid blown baluster stem and round foot. Rough pontil. See opalescent plate GAn.59.35.

Published ReferencesMcKearin, _Pressed Glass_, pl. 151, No. 4. Lee, _Sandwich Glass_, pl. 104. Toledo Museum, _New England Glass Catalog_, 1963, No. 109. _Corning 1954 Catalog_, No. 58.