compote
Object NameCovered Compote
Made Fromnon-lead glass, metal
Date1875-1900
Place MadeNorthern Europe
Techniquemold-blown, gilt; stamped metal foot
Accession Number61.3.171
Credit LineGift of John H. Schuelein-Steel
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionTransparent dark blue non-lead glass; mold-blown, gilt; stamped metal foot. Circular bowl, with vertical, gilt rim; flared, rounded section below, with band of raised gilt dots; bulbous section at the bottom, with band of raised gilt dots on the side, above; attached to an elaborate stamped metal stem and foot, heavily tarnished; lined on the underside with a dark brown wax and paper; circular paper label on the bottom, inscribed in ballpoint ink "170". (b) Domed form, with rounded rim and tapered brim; polished rim; band of raised gilt dots around the rim; turned silver metal finial attached to the topProvenance
Source
John H. Schuelein-Steel
- 1961
