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

Compote

Manufacturer Bakewell, Pears, & Co. (American, 1808-1882)

Manufacturer George Duncan & Sons

CultureAmerican

Date1870-1880

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)
Base: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Margaret Roper Moss

Object number66.75.74B

Not on view

DescriptionCompote of pressed colorless glass. Ribbon bowl with "frosted" stripes, possibly by grinding on. Etched dolphin stem and dome foot. Flake on foot edge.

Published ReferencesInnes, PITTSBURGH, p. 356-358. R.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pl. 68.