Compote
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
MEDIUM
Silver, glass
DATES
ca. 1865
DIMENSIONS
10 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (27.3 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
(show scale)
MARKINGS
Impressed on bottom of pedestal (a): "BALL, BLACK & CO. / NEW YORK / 163 / ENGLISH STERLING"
INSCRIPTIONS
Engraved in center of pedestal (a), in monogram: "FS"
ACCESSION NUMBER
1998.24a-b
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Lauren C. Reddington and Stanley J. Szaro
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Compote, silver foot platform (a) with glass bowl (b). Silver foot platform (a) is in the shape of an irregular hexagon with three short, straight sides alternating with three longer, concave sides; the edges are ornamented with a die-rolled band of reeding with a dot between each reed and in the center of the platform is an elaborate monogram: "FS". Three long, tapering, straight, silver legs terminate in stylized hoof feet and have a small sphere at the ankle and at the knee. These legs join and form a stem at a pendant cone with a pointed spherical drop finial. Above the cone is a slightly flattened sphere with a flat, central band. On the band, equally spaced, are three oval medallions, two of female profile heads facing left, one of helmeted profile head facing right. Between each medallion is a spherical element pierced with a triangular loop; between each loop is a length of chain comprising a series of three short links and one long link. Above the sphere are a cylinder, a molded band, and a disc-shaped socket. The socket attaches to a circular cut glass bowl (b) whose rim flares forward. Bowl has eleven panels, each terminating in a scallop and each scallop cut with two semi-circular shapes.
CONDITION: Normal wear and residue of polish to silver components. Some scratches to glass and a few tiny nicks at the sharp edges of the bowl, but very good.
CAPTION
Ball, Black & Company (American, 1851–1876). Compote, ca. 1865. Silver, glass, 10 3/4 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (27.3 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Lauren C. Reddington and Stanley J. Szaro, 1998.24a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1998.24a-b.jpg)
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