Identifying crystal punch bowl
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Comments (1)Lovely bowl....I hope you use it now and then. It's not American Brilliant Period cut. You are right, they didn't do that frosting stuff. It's hard to tell for sure without touching But I think it's one of those pieces that are pressed and then embellished with wheel cutting. Feel the edges of....say those fans toward the top....then feel the cross hatching on the stars partly down the column. I believe you will feel a difference in sharp edges. There has been a lot of "semi-cut" glass in high lead content that came out of Poland, Germany,and the slovakias and slovenias since about 1960. Very nice glass, but not American Brilliant Period. Linda C...See MoreHelp Identify Crystal Bowl
Comments (2)Pressed glass. Fruit salad or punch bowl. Design reminds me of 1940 - 1950 period....See MoreEPAG Punch Bowl???
Comments (6)What is EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass)? Early American Pattern Glass, also known as simply 'pattern glass', or Victorian glass is pressed glass tableware (& some related novelty glass items) was made only during the Victorian period ca 1850-1910, only in America, and in 'sets' such that all of the pieces in the set matched in design. These sets of dishes were made by hundreds of glass factories- some more long-lived and more well-known today than others. The number of patterns of EAPG has been estimated to be as high as 3000 however in some of those patterns only a few forms (or items) were made. The number of patterns made in extensive sets was probably closer to 1000. In the 3rd and 4th decade of the 20th century, sets of pressed glass dishes were made also and those are generally referred to as 'Depression Era Glass'. EAPG was manufactured in beautiful clear crystal glass & in a limited number of colors. As a testimony of its lasting beauty and appeal, many reproductions of the early patterns are on the market. These can lead to confusion on the part of beginning EAPG collectors and underscores the importance of making all antiques investments through reputable dealers. While the wealthy of that period would have used blown glass and china from abroad, this 'pressed ware' as it was called commercially, were the dishes used by the 'everyday housewives'. Despite our romantic notions about those times, life was very difficult for these Victorian Era ladies who endured the Civil War, reconstruction, Westward Expansion, & dread diseases and who enjoyed none of our modern 'conveniences' such as running water or electricity. Unfortunately for the unsuspecting beginning collectors there are also charlatans who are engaging in the ruinous practice of turning pattern glass what they call 'sun purple'. You may go HERE for a full discussion of this serious situation. Whether you have begun a collection of EAPG because of your sheer love of the glass & its historical roots in America or because you have some pieces handed down through the generations, we hope you will use it, enjoy it & remember with fondness our early American settlers & pioneers who created our great Land grounded in tremendous personal strength and solid spiritual values. Here is a link that might be useful: EPAG...See MoreNeed help identifying punch bow
Comments (1)It appears to be molded/pressed glass, not cut glass....See More1001Shops LLC
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