Sweetmeat Compote

Bakewell, Pears and Company

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clear glass compote with a wide bowl and short stem on a round base. The bowl features a scalloped pattern and a wide lip. The lid is domed with a small spherical finial on top, and also has a scalloped pattern. The base, stem, and bowl have ridged and faceted designs. The background fades from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom. Title: Sweetmeat Compote by Bakewell, Pears and Company.