Museum Collections
Decorative Arts
Compote
Object name
Compote
Date
c. 1871
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 11 1/2 x 9 in. ( 22.9 x 29.2 x 22.9 cm )
Description
Wrought and cast silver compote; deep, circular, bowl-shaped body on a high pedestal; convex shoulder rises to a plain rim; seated on either side of the shoulder are two cast and applied figures of Pan playing horns above applied and cast lily-of-the-valley handles; front center of the body engraved, "A V R" superimposed; body applied to a high, stepped, splayed pedestal foot; ring applied around the stem with four applied ball and cup finials; makers' marks on the base.
Credit Line
Gift of Kiliaen Van Rensselaer V
Object Number
1946.32
Marks
engraved: front center: "AV R" superimposed
stamped: on base: "BALL, BLACk & Co" in a banner above "NEW YORK" and "145/ ENGLISH STERLING" in a banner
Gallery Label
Wedding gift to Olivia Phelps Atterbury (1848-1923) and Kiliaen Van Rensselaer IV (d. 1905), who were married in 1870. It may have been presented to them on December 14, 1871 by the parents of the donor.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





