Covered compote, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 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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Covered compote, 1850–70, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H, 14 1/8, 35.9 cm, Diam, 8, 20.3, Glass, Bakewell, Pears and Company, 1836–1882, earliest patterns, Pittsburgh area, Argus, Thumbprint, deliberate imitation, cut, concave oval facets, create, highly reflective, surface, dramatic optical, effect
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