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

Compote

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm)
Base: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4704

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-3

DescriptionCompote of clear pressed glass. Horn of Plenty pattern. Oval. Inverted diamond bottom. Hollow hexagonally looped stem. Round foot with checkered and plain eye design inside foot. Several rim nicks.

Published ReferencesR.W. Lee, EARLY AMERICAN PRESSED GLASS, pg. 143-152.