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)
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.
Bakewell, Pears, & Co.
Bakewell, Pears, & Co.
