Artist/Maker
McKee and Brothers
(active 1853 - ca. 1890)
Compote
1860-1870
Place made, probablyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, North America
Glass
Overall: 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 in. ( 14.6 x 16.5 x 15.2 cm )
Bequest of Mrs. F. MacDonald Sinclair
1965.785b
Compotes such as this one, with a dolphin standard were often referred to as "petticoat dolphins." (see publications)
DescriptionYellow pressed lead glass compote; flat bowl with two inch band of opaque white glass around rim, tooled, unevenly scalloped edges with one section folded over; underside of bowl has uneven ribs emanating from center; dolphin standard with circular, domed base.ClassificationsGLASS
Pair/Pair