Footed Bowls or Compotes

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My three or more consists of footed bowls or compotes. Two were gifts, but the others were bought at second-hand sources.

The first was a surprise gift. The school year had ended at the secondary school where I had been working and I was about to move to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. I was invited to attend a picnic for faculty and staff of the nearby elementary school. As I was going through the ample buffet line I noticed that people were putting cash in a glass dish at the end of the table. “Oh-oh…I didn’t bring any money with me,” I thought. But as we were eating a presentation was made in my honor and I was handed the glass dish with all the cash! It was my going-away present from those gathered.

The glass dish is seen in the photo below. It is of pressed glass with intricate detailing on the sides.

It has worked me well over the years to serve various foods, including fresh fruit and fruit salads.

The second one I received from my sister-in-law as a Christmas gift in the 1980’s. It is by Princess House and has etched floral decoration in the “Heritage” pattern.
I used it to display Christmas glass balls in 2007.

The third one is milk glass, bought with other pieces at a second hand shop. It’s open border can be threaded with ribbon for a pretty decorative touch.


Another glass compote is a more recent find at a local antique shop. It is red and the bowl has a wavy edge. The price tag said $15 but I asked for a discount and it was reduced to $12, which was fair for this special piece. So far it is just for display.

This is a Fenton milk glass piece. It is one of my favorites with it’s lovely ruffled edges. This is a Fenton piece is one of my favorites, with it’s lovely curled edges. I got it last September at a fleamarket booth, where they unpacked more milk glass for me to see. I did get several additions for my collection.

Another milk glass compote is a generous size for versatility in serving and decorative uses.

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