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

Covered Compote

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1870

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm)
Base: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1352

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DescriptionCovered compote of clear pressed glass with a solid stem formed by 8 ribs that flare on the base. Both the cover and body are in the "thumbprint" pattern. The cover has a solid six-sided finial. The rims of the cover and body are scalloped. Some flakes on bottom of cover.