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Object Name:

Pressed Lacy Compote with Cover in "Princess Feather" Pattern

Maker(s):

Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (active 1825-1888), Manufacturer

Place Made:

United States, MA, Sandwich

Accession Number:

2008.4.157

Dimensions:

Overall H: 21.5 cm, W: 26.8 cm, D: 22.4 cm

Location:

Not on Display

Date:

about 1835-1840

Primary Description:

Colorless glass; pressed and applied. Compote has round foot with ribbed edge and stem. Stem is made up of an annulated knop of 4 parts and joined to the bottom of the bowl with a merese. Bowl is basically rectangular in shape with scalloped edges and is decorated overall on underside. The matching cover is decorated with a similar pattern overall and has a "u" shaped handle at top center.