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

Covered Compote

Manufacturer Unknown

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1820-1840

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Base: 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number0.1340

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DescriptionCovered compote. Clear, blown, pattern molded in 12 rib mold, folded rim, solid baluster stem and round foot. Rough pontil. Matching cover, 23 rib mold fits into compote, applied solid button finial.

Published ReferencesInnes, _Pittsburgh Glass_, p. 190, fig 170 similar.