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Compote
Boston and Sandwich Glass Company (1826–1888)
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