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Compote

American
1840–60
Place of Creation: United States

Medium/Technique Pressed glass
Dimensions Overall: 21.9 x 28.7 cm (8 5/8 x 11 5/16 in.)
Credit Line William H. Fenn III Glass Collection
Accession Number1978.1144
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsGlass

DescriptionLarge colorless footed compote pressed in the Loop pattern. Base has seven petals or loops that taper up stem to base of bowl. Around top of stem on underside of bowl are thirteen applied circles. Bowl is shallow with wide flaring sides made up of thirteen petals or loops - with ends of petals forming scalloped rim.
ProvenanceMrs William H. Fenn, III, Yorklyn SR 21, Mt Cuba, Delaware