Technical Description
A superb 19th century Strawberry Comport or sweetmeat dish dating to c1870. It has a shallow wide bowl beautiful engraved with strawberries, strawberry flowers and leaves engraved around the rim. Sits on a baluster knop stem and conical foot with polished pontil.
What a wonderful piece of Victoriana and we cant say we've come across another example.
Date & Origin
England, c1870
Condition
Excellent, no chips, crackes or restoration.
Dimensions
Height: 11.4cm
Diameter: 12.2cm
Comments
This piece comes from the Dr Jill Turnbull collection which was put together as part of Jill's research for her books, including 'From Goblets to Gaslights, The Scottish Glass Industry 1750-2006. Exhibit will be presenting the collection for sale over the coming months.
You can read more about the collection in our article below