Topic: Large Centerpiece Compote

[Nazz]

I believe that my reply insinuated the piece was made at a barn or garage shop, and I apologize for that. I know that independent shops did not have the capability to make their own blanks and acquired them from many sources to cut the motifs or designs ordered by customers, or whatever the popular design was at the time. What I meant to say was the blank just did not fit with the style of Pairpoint, Sinclaire, Fry, Dorflinger, etc., unless of course it was a "one off" as you suggested, or even a special order. When I came across this Compote I was impressed with it's size and workmanship. Regardless, it is a beautiful piece that I will enjoy displaying along with my ABP cut glass collection. Again, I appreciate your time and effort in helping me. Thank you.

[cagney]

I assumed you know your field. I really did not want the rest of board to to be led astray by the way it might read. clarification is always a good thing.

I have been dealing/ collecting glass [ mostly 19th c. tableware in all its forms] since the mid 70s. I have to say I can't recall seeing anything quite like it. All those design/technique elements in one piece. Similar pieces but never engraved to that extent. A very interesting piece.

Incidentally there is evidence of a newly arrived gaffer Edward Haynes demomstrating his ability in front  of Deming Jarves of the Boston and Sandwhich Glass Co.[ c.1828] by adding button after button on a stem to the point where Jarves says "enough, put a bowl on it". obviously a one off piece.

[Nazz]

Point stated very well, and appreciated. Thank you.