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

Compote

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1860

MediumPressed glass

DimensionsOverall: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
Overall, Rim: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm)
Base: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number77.1282

Not on view

DescriptionCompote of clear pressed glass. Early moon and star pattern. Attached with merese to the hollow stem of twelve vertical scallops and the plain round dome foot.

Exhibition HistoryThe Study Gallery, Douglas Hill, ME, a similar example, believed to be Sandwich.