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

Compote

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

CultureAmerican

Dateca. 1874

MediumBlown glass

DimensionsOverall: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Overall, Rim: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
Base: 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm)

InscribedMonogrammed "R".

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.4884

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DescriptionCompote of clear blown glass. Shallow shape. Applied solid cylindrical stem and a round foot with a star cut bottom. Engraved geometric floral band and monogrammed "R".

Published ReferencesLee reprint of 1874 Boston & Sandwich Glass Co. Catalogue, shape pl. 7.