Description: -Early American Pressed Glass, Late Victorian finger bowl. -Maker is Belmont Glass Works of Bellaire, Ohio, which operated from 1866 to 1890. -This finger bowl was available for just four years (1886-1890). -The product line/pattern is known simply as #101. The main design motif is Daisy and Button. -Finger bowl is around 2.5 inches high. Diameter is 4.25 inches at the top opening, 4.75 inches around the middle (at its widest point); and around 3 inches at the bottom. -Condition (see final photos for details): The finger bowl is very clean, with a nice glossy, reflective finish. I see three small dings on the outside of the bowl. This piece has so many angles and facets that it's easier to feel the dings, rather than see them. See photos for details. There are three things to note about the bottom, which is ground and polished. I believe that these are factory issues. I see a place where the grinding wheel perhaps cut into the glass. Then, I see two places where there might have been bubbles in the glass, but the grinding process opened them up. I've tried to highlight these places in my photos. I'm not sure how much of an issue these opened bubbles are--the glass is quite thick and the bubbles are superficial. Also, they cannot be seen unless you pick up the piece and turn it over.
Price: 20 USD
Location: Athens, Georgia
End Time: 2025-01-16T02:56:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Ohio
Number of Items in Set: 1
Antique: Yes
Shape: Rounded and Curved
Occasion: All Occasions
Year Manufactured: 1886
Vintage: Yes
Department: Adult
Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 2.5 in
Style: Edwardian
Features: Highly Faceted, Ground and Polished Bottom
Production Style: Molded and Pressed
Finish: Glossy
Handmade: No
Pattern: Daisy and Button motif
Color: Clear
Item Diameter: 4.25 in (at opening); 4.75 in (at widest point)
Material: Glass
Set Includes: Finger Bowl
Item Depth: 2.25 in
Brand: Belmont Glass Works
Type: Finger Bowl
Era: Victorian (1837-1900)
Theme: Dining and Entertaining
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Molded and Pressed
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Backstamp: None
Item Weight: 10 oz
Product Line: #101