Covered compote, Bakewell, Pears and Company, 1850–70

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Covered compote, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 14 1/8 in. ( cm); Diam. 8 in. ( cm), Glass, Bakewell, Pears and Company (1836–1882), 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

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