Compote/Fruit Bowl
Manufacturer
Challinor, Taylor & Co.
Manufacturer
United States Glass Co.
(American, 1891-1963)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1891
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Base: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
Base: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.5123
Not on view
DescriptionCompote/fruit bowl of pressed transparent amber glass. With an open work top and stem imitating wicker. Called "O.W. FRUIT BOWLS" in U.S. Glass Co. Factory C Catalogue.Published ReferencesHeacock, William, U.S. GLASS FROM A TO Z, pg. 176, ill. plate D. U.S. Glass Co. Factory C Catalogue, called "O.W. FRUIT BOWLS" in the catalogue, offered bowls in turquoise or opal, but did not mention amber.
