Federal Glass Windsor Appraisal

Vintage Federal Glass Windsor Clear Divided Relish Dish

This item is a vintage circular divided relish or candy dish, measuring approximately 12 inches in diameter, crafted in clear pressed glass. The design features the 'Windsor' pattern by the Federal Glass Company, characterized by a complex pressed geometric motif consisting of concentric bands. The outer perimeter is finished with a sharp sawtooth or scalloped edge, followed by a wide band of radial vertical fluting. Moving inward, a double row of repeating diamond or pointed hobnail-like facets adds significant texture and brilliance, capturing and refracting light. The center of the plate features a starburst or sunburst indentation. This specific piece is divided into three distinct compartments by raised glass ridges: one large semi-circular section and two smaller quarter-sections, making it ideal for serving nuts, candies, or relishes. The clear glass exhibits a bright clarity, suggesting a mid-20th-century manufacture date, likely between the 1940s and 1960s. The piece appears to be in very good vintage condition with no major chips or cracks visible along the delicate sawtooth rim, though minor surface scratches and faint signs of use are typical for household glassware of this age. The craftsmanship is high-quality pressed glass, common for American tableware of the Depression and post-war eras.