QUESTION WAS WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN “COMPOTE” AND “COMPORT”?

Alan,

I think it is safe to say/think that there is no difference, and only an uber purist would insist that one only use the “official” name given by the particular manufacturer. Some glassmakers consistently used one term versus another throughout the company’s tenure. Others “switched” terms, from one pattern to another, or more-often at an indiscriminate date of their choosing.

Again, in my humble opinion, I think that the “compote” term crossed the pond from Europe. And, “comport” was an American term. One of my glass-collecting friends, sadly now gone, insisted that “compote” was the name of a food recipe item – and a “comport” was the item used to serve this delectable.

Terry Smith

Signal Hill, CA

ANSWERS CONT.

Spelling is the only difference between compote and comport.

Charles Sweigart, Reinholds, PA

See Gazettes 520 through 525 for the answer to your question. (at www.cardersteubenclub.org Then go to the Gazette page to do the search)

Scott Hansen, Briarcliff Manor, NY

Comport is a British term which means the same as compote.

Jane Shadel Spillman, Corning, NY

WEBMASTER’S CORNER

This is a 1455 Verre de Soie perfume with Gold Ruby reeding and with a Gold Ruby Cintra stopper. It is about 4 inches in diameter. Finding a 1455 with reeding is a bit unusual.

VDS Melon Perfume with Gold Ruby Reeding and Stopper

Shape Number 1455

4 1/2 inches high

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