Antique English Porcelain Compote

• England, circa 1840
• Dimensions: 7 3/8 inches height, 13 inches handle to handle

A compote can be described as a dish or bowl that resides on a pedestal or a footed stand. Quite often they are used as a centerpiece. Other uses pertain to meals such as to hold desserts like cookies or other small delicacies if it is a flat dish. If the compote is a bowl it will usually hold fruit, pudding or even a dessert such as ice cream.

An elaborate Antique English 19th century Porcelain Compote that is decorated with a creamy beige background. The center of this piece has a large purple flower with a yellow center and this is set on a white background. There are also wavy lines interspersed with white leaves and some piercing near the two handles as well as a reticulated heart detail and panels. A gilt scalloped edge resonates around the border.

Our Antique English 19th century Porcelain Compote displays beautifully and can be the perfect accent piece to any room as well as being used at a meal.