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This is a lovely cut glass compote featuring classic hobstar and fan motifs. While the bowl's deep cuts echo the American Brilliant Period, the plain, un-faceted stem suggests it's likely a mid-20th-century piece made in that style. A decorative and elegant serving dish, its auction value is estimated between $15 and $40.
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Item Report
American Brilliant Period Style Cut Glass Compote
By: Unknown
Style: American Brilliant Period Style
Origin: United States or Europe
Materials: Glass (likely lead crystal)
Age: Mid-20th Century
Condition: Very Good (appears intact with no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photo)
Value: Authentic Period (1876-1917): $50 - $150; Later Reproduction/Style: $15 - $40
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible
Date: 2026-10-13 16:44:47.678825
Description:
A clear glass compote or stemmed dish featuring a deeply cut bowl with a pattern of hobstars, fans, and crosshatching, typical of the American Brilliant Period style. It rests on a tall, slender, plain stem and a circular foot with radial cuts.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative cut glass compote. While the bowl features motifs characteristic of the American Brilliant Period (ABP), the overall form, particularly the plain, un-faceted stem, suggests it is likely a later 20th-century piece made in the style of ABP glass, rather than an authentic period example. True ABP pieces often have more elaborate cutting extending down the stem.
Individual Images:
- whole compote side view
Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Very Good (appears intact with no obvious chips or cracks visible in the photo)
Identification Score: 90%
The form (compote) and the decorative motifs (hobstars, fans) are clearly identifiable. The exact maker is unknown without a mark.
Authenticity Score: 40%
The piece exhibits characteristics of ABP cut glass in the bowl, but the plain stem is atypical for high-quality period pieces, suggesting it is a later 20th-century production in that style.
Image Memory Note
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Keywords
cut glass, compote, stemmed dish, hobstar, American Brilliant Period style, crystal, vintage glassware
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