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EARLY Antique ABP American Brilliant Period STAR/Xs Hand Cut CRYSTAL BOWL Heavy
Size Approx. 8\"wide x 3.75\" high
Crystal is almost 1/2\" thick!
* Please see my Store under Vintage Glassware for three other wonderful ABP bowls [different patterns]
Heavy 3 pounds & 10.5 ounces due to the large lead content in the crystal, a feature of the OLD cut crystal American pieces
Genuine circa mid 1800s- this is an EARLIER stone cut piece with very unusual patterning and crisp lines
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
Features 4 stunning concave large rounded stars around base with 4 smaller geometric stars in between them. Surrounding all are bevel cut arches and grids, with a cross-like grid in the center of bowl. There are very interesting finely cut linear Xs throughout the bowl where there are open areas.
Rim is sawtoothed and scalloped
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- some extremely small [very miniscule] mites along sawtooth rim and one smooth flake off of the UNDERSIDE along one of the ribs of a star- extremely difficult to see or notice, see last pic. as age appropriate. Rim is sawtooth scalloped which makes the chips very difficult to notice. Not sharp or rough. See last pics. use zoom. NO other damage, does have minor shelf wear on underside from sitting on a table for almost 150 years
Elegant and unique.
This is GREAT piece for a collector.
A special piece.
* 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.
Please note the following, dear fellow shopping enthusiasts:
I strive to give you the best service possible. I am not a dealer or professional, just a lifelong collector and enthusiast. I only list items that I think are unique and of good quality. I represent my items as accurately and clearly as I can, and believe it is always better for you to have too much information than not enough! Please ask any questions before offerding, I will happily respond.
Remember, these are vintage items and will have reasonable signs of age and wear which only adds to their personality, appeal and \"funky vintage-ness\". They are not in their original boxes unless noted. I do not excessively clean items or remove age patina, as I want to leave that option for the buyer.
I will promptly ship your item within 1 business day and post great positive response for you once payment is received.
Go Green! I try to re-use clean, almost-new shipping boxes when possible.
I will gladly combine shipping on multiple items for you.
Thank you for looking
