Accession Number

2008.012.005

Alternate Name

footed bon-bon dish

Description

A tall American brilliant cut glass compote with saw-tooth rim, the dominant decoration of the bowl being one six-point miter-cut star with undecorated center bounded by twelve miter-cut facets. The points of the star are filled with panels of diamond cross-hatching, and outside the star between its points are six hobstars with diamond centers. The fluted support with hollow core extends from the round foot in a diamond centered hobstar motif.

History of Use

Unknown.

Date

circa 1900

Dimensions

20.3 x 19.7 cm

Material

Glass

Technique

Cut