Compote

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Object Name: 
Compote
Maker(s): 
Place Made: 
United States, PA, Pittsburgh
United States, MA, Sandwich
Accession Number: 
2002.4.67
Dimensions: 
Overall H: 14.7 cm, W: 21 cm, D: 14.9 cm
Location: 
Not on Display
Date: 
about 1860-1875
Credit Line: 
Purchased with funds from the Gladys M. and Harry A. Snyder Memorial
Primary Description: 
Colorless glass; pressed. "Horn of Plenty-Oval Open Compote" with oval bowl, round stem and foot, with designs of circles and diamonds.

More Info

Department: 
Modern
Pattern Name: 
Comet or Horn of Plenty
Provenance: 
Penney, Charles Rand, Former Collection
Green Valley Auction, Source
2002-10-17
Color: 
Transparent colorless
Technique: 
pressed, hand finished
pressing
Inscription: 
Sticker on top of foot "Charles Rand Penney Collection"
Label