Item Report
American Pressed Glass Footed Bonbon Dish
By: Unknown factory-made
Style: Mid-Century American Pressed Glass
Origin: United States
Materials: Pressed clear glass
Age: circa 1940-1960
Condition: Very Good (minor surface wear but no major chips or cracks apparent)
Value: $10 - $30
Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker's mark or writing visible.
Date: 2025-06-03 06:22:28.728091
Description:
This is a clear pressed glass bonbon or compote dish with a footed base and two small handles. The bowl is molded in a floral or shell-like shape and appears to date from the mid-20th century, typical of affordable tableware produced in the United States. Such pieces were popular for serving candies, nuts, or small treats and frequently found in American households between the 1940s and 1960s.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A charming example of mid-century American pressed glass tableware, likely intended for everyday use. It is decorative but not particularly rare or valuable, though its retro appeal makes it a nice piece for casual collectors or vintage décor.
Individual Images:
- The provided image allows close inspection of the glass quality and edges
- confirming the pressed rather than cut technique
- and the light yellow-green tint visible in certain lighting is typical for some mid-century pressed glass. No visible maker's marks or etched decoration.
Provenance:
No provenance provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear but no major chips or cracks apparent)
Identification Score: 90%
The shape, style, and glass quality are strongly consistent with utilitarian pressed glass bonbon dishes from mid-20th century America. Absence of any cut or etched decoration and the basic form reduce ambiguity.
Authenticity Score: 95%
Nothing in the image suggests recent reproduction; the wear, glass quality, and form are all typical of vintage pressed glass from this era.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
pressed glass, bonbon dish, compote, mid-century, American glass, vintage tableware, collectible glass
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