Deep Oval Bowl Appraisal

Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) Oval Deep Bowl in Brunswick Pattern

This is a vintage oval serving bowl crafted in the style of Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG), specifically featuring the 'Brunswick' or 'Star and Diamond' motif. The item is made of heavy, pressed colorless glass with a scalloped or serrated rim known as a saw-tooth edge. The central design is dominated by a large, intricate starburst inside an elongated diamond frame, which is itself composed of fine hobnail or cane-style geometric pressing. Surrounding this central diamond are six smaller multi-point stars spaced evenly around the bowl's inner basin. The glass shows characteristic clouding or 'frosting' typical of age or hard water deposits, which has muted the original clarity of the lead or lime glass composition. Visible condition issues include significant limescale buildup and light surface abrasions. The mold lines are visible, indicating a pressed manufacturing process rather than hand-cut, likely dating the piece to the late 19th or early 20th century (circa 1890-1915). A green circular price sticker is temporarily affixed to the interior. The piece exhibits robust craftsmanship with deep, sharp geometric pressings that catch the light, despite the current surface dullness.