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Compote with cover

Compote with cover
Object name 
Compote with cover
Date 
1890-1920
Medium 
Glass
Dimensions 
Overall: 11 x 7 1/4 in. ( 27.9 x 18.4 cm )
Description 
Colorless pressed glass compote with base pressed separately and joined with a wafer; cylindrical bowl with plain sides and large diamonds framing pinwheel pattern on underside; hollow base consists of pedestal decorated with bands of diamonds and diagonal ribs on high circular foot; matching domed cover has knob finial with sunburst on top.
Credit Line 
Bequest of Weber Hill Arkenburgh
Object Number 
1948.325ab
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.