Compote
Maker
Bakewell, Page, and Bakewell
(American, 1813 - 1827)
Date1813 - 1827
MediumCut glass
Dimensions8 3/16 × 5 1/8 inches (20.8 × 13 cm)
Credit LineTelfair Museum of Art, 00.96.a-b.
Object number00.96.a-.b
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CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextThe glass footed-bowl compote is designed to showcase its namesake iconic French dessert rendered from fruit and sugary syrup.
This compote is cut in the strawberry-diamond and fan pattern brought to America by English craftsmen. This pattern, along with the style of the stem, are characteristic of pieces from manufactories in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.