Compote

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Compote

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.321

Description

Lozenge-shaped basket-form bowl with pierced "wicker" staves in two rows; the top row flaring outward and ending in pointed rim, the pointed ends of the bowl applied with an acanthus leaf, the tip of which curves slightly outward forming a finger hold; similarly shaped solid bottom; on pedestal base with rectangular foot. The entire outer surface gilded handsomely, the interior of compote of white porcelain with gilded edge; in three parts joined by metal attachment; impressed "A" on underside; on base, painted in red "3124" "3116".

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

11-1/4 in

Width

7-3/8 in

Length

14 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 7 3/8 x 14 in. (28.6 x 18.7 x 35.6 cm)

Dimension Description

Base

Width

3-7/8 in

Length

6-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (9.8 x 17.1 cm)

Material

Porcelain

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: No chips or cracks. However, gilding worn about base and lower part of basket.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

SS.63.319 - Compote - Similar item SS.63.320 - Miniature compote - Similar item MP.2002.30.1 a-b - Basket - Similar item SS.63.319 - Compote - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Dining Room