Glass Compote Bowl

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c. 1900

Overview

Glass 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.

Historical information

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.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2018.7a.b

Item type

Objects

Themes

Social History

Material

Glass

Width

210 mm

Height or length

285 mm

Weight

2332 g

Contextual Information

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.

Keywords

Busselton -- Western Australia

Glassware

Year

c. 1900

Statement of significance

This compote would have Aesthetic significance for collectors of Antique glassware.

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Busselton Historical Society

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