Glass Compote Bowl

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

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-124-2018.7a.b
Item type
Material
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.

Year
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

Busselton Historical Society

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Glass Compote
2 piece Glass Compote
Glass Compote base
Glass Compote base
Glass Compote lid
Glass Compote lid

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