Covered compote
Manufacturer
A. H. Heisey and Co.
(American, 1842 – February 13, 1922)
CultureAmerican
Dateca. 1920
MediumPressed glass | Metal
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm)
Base: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm)
Base: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
InscribedCompote marked in relief "H" within a diamond on bottom of interior.
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number0.2427
Not on view
DescriptionCovered compote of clear pressed glass divided into thirds by three sections of clear glass. The pattern of the cover and the compote is formed by 18 convex sections. The cover is embellished with gilded metalwork.