EARLY THUMBPRINT OPEN COMPOTE, colorless, rim with 32 even scallops, double step hollow stem with 12 flutes, circular foot with 24 scallops, single band of 24 thumbprints under foot, wafer construction. Probably Bakewell, Pears & Co. Third quarter 19th century. 9 3/4" h, 11 1/8" dia rim, 6 7/8" dia foot.
Provenance: From a Pittsburgh area collection.
Provenance: From a Pittsburgh area collection.
Condition report
Undamaged except for several manufacturing chips to snap ring under base, very light wear to base of bowl
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Auction details
Spring Cataloged Auction of Glass & Lighting
6:30 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
Green Valley Auctions
2259 Green Valley Lane
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
Mt. Crawford, VA 22841
