Compote

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Compote

Entry/Object ID

MP.2002.31 a-b

Description

a. Compote, white porcelain with gilt trim, elliptical-shaped basket-form bowl with three rows of openwork design on each side, scalloped top edge flares out, has small curved handle on each side, has elliptical-shaped footed stand with rectangular-shaped base, gilt relief leaf-shape on each end below handle, gilt trim on scalloped top edge, gilt horizontal bands on bottom of compote, on footed stand and base, iron bolt attaches basket shape to stand. b. Liner for compote, made of lead, elliptical-shaped, painted beige color, ring handle on each end.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1867 Date made: r. 1834 - 1867

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

(See Description)

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.2002.31 A-B

MP.2002.31a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

compote

Height

11-3/4 in

Width

14-1/4 in

Depth

7-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 14 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (29.8 x 36.2 x 18.4 cm)

Dimension Description

liner

Height

3-3/4 in

Width

9-5/16 in

Depth

5-5/16 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 9 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (9.5 x 23.7 x 13.5 cm)

Material

Paper, Iron, Lead, Porcelain, ink, Gilt

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: (a) Gilt worn along scalloped edge, on stand and base, especially along edges and corners on side of base, exposing white porcelain underneath, iron bolt rusted on bottom. (b) Paint dirty and scratched from use, edges are slightly bent.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Warming Kitchen, First Floor, West Wall Shelf 2R