Compote

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Object Name: 
Compote
Accession Number: 
55.4.193
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 21.3 cm, Diam (max): 24.5 cm
Location: 
On Display
Date: 
1850-1880
Primary Description: 
Compote. Large compote or bowl on standard; lead glass; circular bowl flaring to outfolded rim and supported by an applied clear stem resting on broad circular foot; bowl made from three gathers of metal - a layer of opaque white on the inside covered by a gather of amethyst decorated with loopings of milk-white, and the outside then covered by a casing of clear glass.
Department: 
Provenance: 
McKearin, George S. (b. 1874), Former Collection
1955-11-12
Pittsburgh Glass, 1797-1891 (1976) illustrated, col. plate 1 (right); BIB# 19272