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Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.
Sandwich Star Pattern Compote
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.
Photograph by Ed Pollard, Hasselblad H4D50 - 2015.

Sandwich Star Pattern Compote

Manufacturer Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. (American, 1826-1888)
CultureAmerican
DateCa. 1860
MediumPressed glass
DimensionsOverall: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
Overall, Rim: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.4205
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3, Case 19
DescriptionCompote of clear glass. Sandwich star pattern. Triple-dolphin stem and dome foot. Bowl is cracked & mended. One of 2 or 3 known, all cracked.

Published ReferencesLee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, 31st ed., ill. pl. 14a.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1850
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1865
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Cape Cod Glass Co.
ca. 1861-1871
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Boston & Sandwich Glass Co.
ca. 1860