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Compote

Object number2016.106.3

Manufacturer McKee Glass Company (1908 - 1951)

Datec. 1920

Mediumrock crystal; gold leaf

Credit LineGift of Anne P. Madarasz

DescriptionColorless rock crystal pressed footed compote with gold-tone painted trim around opening, as well as around the base of the foot. Floral and vine pattern. Octagonal-shaped base with tiered foot. Based also features the same pattern. Four mold seams..DimensionsDiameter x Depth: 7.063 × 3.75 in. (17.9 × 9.5 cm)
Historical NotesThis rock crystal glass compote was made by McKee Glass Company of Jeannette, Pa. McKee introduced rock crystal in clear or colorless glass in 1904 and produced the line until 1942. Considered part of their PRESCUT line – pressed glass made to look like cut glass, it recalled the rock crystal made by the Venetians in the 15th century. By the mid-15th century, Venetian glassblowers had created a colorless glass called cristallo, which looked like rock crystal. They produced thin glasses in simple but elegant shapes. Some were decorated with colored horizontal rings or stems molded in the shape of lions. While early McKee rock crystal is colorless, they did produce it later in colors, including red.

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