Antique ABP American Brilliant Period STAR & THISTLE Hand Cut CRYSTAL BOWL Heavy
Antique ABP American Brilliant Period STAR & THISTLE Hand Cut CRYSTAL BOWL. 8 7/8"wide x 3.75" high. Please see my Store under Vintage Glassware for two other wonderful ABP bowls- one smaller, one larger [different patterns]. Heavy 4 pounds & 12.5 ounces due to the large lead content in the crystal, a feature of the OLD cut crystal American pieces. Genuine circa late 1800s- approx. Quality of the cutwork on this piece is EXCEPTIONAL. Completely hand blown, hand cut crystal with bedazzling cuts that shine like rainbows with light reflecting off them. A stunning large center hobstar star with facets-within-facets. Radiating off of the star are cane and file cuts and stylized leaves.
Sides of bowl have alternating scoop cut thistles and very unusual etched flowers with a cut star center which leads up to a scallop edged rim. This piece looks magnificent from any angle and must have been cut by an extremely skilled artisan.
Very heavy thick crystal, and well balanced. Would be gorgeous displayed on a tabletop, or used as a very elegant jewelry, keys, or change dish.
Would also be terrific as an over-the-top luxurious snack bowl, etc. Very good condition- 3 chips at scalloped rim along with some small nicks as age appropriate. Rim is scalloped which makes the chips very difficult to notice.NO other damage, does have minor shelf wear on underside from sitting on a table for almost 150 years. See all pics and use zoom. This is GREAT piece for a collector. Please check my store under Vintage Glassware for MANY MORE vintage glass pieces. As always, my items are packed with EXTRA bubble wrap and extreme care to insure a safe arrival.
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