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Compote

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-22001

Description

Porcelain compote w/ gilt grape and vine decoration on scrolled base; olive color; bird-bath shape w/ fountain-like stem; gilt grape clusters hanging from bottom of dished top; applied leaves and vines; white scalloped dish in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

compotes
appliqué (technique)
molding (forming)
porcelain
vine scrolls
Porcelain
Molded
Applied
Grape Bunches
Vine
COMPOTE

Inscription

Raised and engraved on bottom: ""5/ 346""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7.375 (H), 8.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.711

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