Extremely Rare Large Size Punch Bowl

SOLD

Pennsylvania, probably Pittsburgh, ca. 1825-1830.
Blown and cut glass
Condition: Excellent, customary wear on foot.
This imposing punch bowl or large compote is among a small group known in this size. This punch bowl has a few distinct features seen in early Bakewell pieces, such as the oversized fan cutting above the cross-hatched diamond form patterns, the “bladed” knob stem for a standard and scalloped rim.