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

Compote

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1870

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall, Rim: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Base: 5 in. (12.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1506A

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DescriptionCompote from a large covered compote of clear pressed glass with a domed base and a hollow six-sided stem with two mereses on top. The pattern on the bowl consists of concentric bands of impressed ovals, "teardrops", diamonds and teardrops. The rim is scalloped. The cover has the same pattern and a six-sided finial. The edge of the cover is scalloped. Some chips and flakes on cover.