compote
Object NameCompote
Made Fromnon-lead glass
Date1875-1900
Place MadeBohemia
Techniqueblown, mold-blown, stained, gilt
SizeH: 15.3 cm, D (rim): 15.5 cm
Accession Number71.3.133
Credit LineGift of George D. Macbeth
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless (stained bright red) non-lead glass; blown, mold- blown, stained, gilt. Circular bowl, with ruffled edge; gilt line at the rim, with gilt fruiting grape vine sprays, and criss-crossed devices between; two gilt concentric circles near the center encircling an oak leaf and acorn spray at the center; mold-blown hollow stem, spreading at the top, with two bulbous knops; gilt foliate spray between; domed foot with gilt rings; polished foot rim; oval paper label with printed blue geometric border; illegible ink inscription; stained bright red on the exterior throughout.Provenance
Source
George D. Macbeth
(1892-1968)
