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

Compote | Footed bowl

ManufacturerAttributed to Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm)
Base: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.2399

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DescriptionClear footed bowl of pressed glass with a scalloped rim. The domed base is starred and has a ring of dots. The bowl has a pattern of four rows of bulls-eyes, the middle two rows surrounded by six-sided figures. Oval mitre pattern. Attribution open to question.