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Early American Cut Glass Compote c.1830. For Show

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cagney:
  Strawberry diamond & fan with blazed punties. One of a handful of patterns that consistently show up in American cut glass from roughly the 1820-1840 period. Usually attributed to a Pittsburgh manufacturer. The shape and construction of the blown blank [three parts] bowl, stem and foot also typical for the period. In this case the foot has a ground/polished foot ring with extensive wear. Approx. 8 5/8" wide [21.9 cm] and 6"tall [15.2 cm].

  I always wanted one of these early compotes for my collection but the cost was prohibitive [usually $300.00 at auction]. Got lucky on eBay as they were selling it as pressed glass and nobody else noticed.

cagney:
  Some more of this pattern in different forms. Decanter, jellies, wines and a tumbler

flying free:
Nice find :)
I have no idea who Pittsburgh makers might have been.  Was Pittsburgh a big glass making area and do you have any idea who candidates might have been for your bowl?

m

cagney:
  By mid 19th century Pittsburgh was the epicenter of glassmaking in U.S.A. From Bakewells  factory beginnings in 1809 it grew exponentially. In 1880 the U.S census took a special interest  in the industry .Their findings are telling. Of the 91 establishments producing tableware in the U.S.A. [ pressed and luxury table glass] 30 were located in Pittsburgh and environs.
  Bakewell would be the obvious attribution for this compote, the probem is there were probably a handful of other co. producing the same article in this period.
 
  Enter "Pittsburgh in the search function at CMOG you will get results that give a sort of overview. 19 pages some extraneous.

flying free:
ooh I looked into Bakewell (?Pears) when I was investigating a goblet c.1850.
I didn't actually manage to come up with very many items but I liked the ones I saw. Heavy, substantial and well designed pieces.
I'll have another search when I get a minute.  Thanks :)
m

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