Glass Compote Bowl
c. 1900Glass serving dish in two parts where Part a is a footed base with a stem that leads up to a bowl and the base, stem and bowl are all one piece. Part b is the domed lid with a knob handle situated on top of the dome, in the centre. The compote is decorated with glass etchings of flowers, star and leaves.
A compote is referred to as a serving dish made from either glass, crystal, metal or porcelain that originated in France prior to the 18th Century.
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There are two types of Compotes being a covered Compote and an open Compote. The covered Compote was used to serve anything that contained liquid, such as stewed fruit or fruit salad. The open Compote, which had a fluted edge, was originally used to to hold fresh fruit, nuts or sweets. Both Compotes came in various size, shape and styles.
This compote would have Aesthetic significance for collectors of Antique glassware.
Busselton Historical Society
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