Covered compote
Bakewell, Pears and Company
1850–70 · Pressed glass · The American Wing
One of the earliest patterns used in the Pittsburgh area, “Argus,” also known as “Thumbprint,” is a deliberate imitation of cut glass. The concave oval facets create a highly reflective surface and a dramatic optical effect. The rims of the cover and the bowl are scalloped to fit seamlessly together and form a perfect sphere.
- Artist
- Bakewell, Pears and Company
- Date
- 1850–70
- Medium
- Pressed glass
- Culture
- American
- Department
- The American Wing
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Emily Winthrop Miles, 1946
