Footed Celery Vase Appraisal

Pressed Glass Footed Celery Vase or Spooner

This item is a clear, pressed glass vessel, likely a celery vase or a spooner, characterized by its wide flared mouth and integrated three-footed base. The construction features a heavy, thick-walled transparent glass with a mold-blown or pressed texture. The exterior is decorated with an intricate geometric pattern including deep-cut diamond points (hobnail or sawtooth style) and starburst motifs that provide significant light refraction. The vessel tapers sharply at the waist before expanding into a bulbous lower section supported by three distinct scroll-form feet. Its style is indicative of Late Victorian or Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG), likely dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The glass appears to have good clarity with significant brilliance, though minor manufacturing flaws like air bubbles or shear marks may be present upon closer inspection. Condition-wise, it appears well-preserved with no large chips or cracks visible, although some surface scratching and 'flea bites' on the sharp edges of the pattern are expected with age and utility. The craftsmanship shows a high degree of detail in the mold work, designed to mimic expensive leaded crystal of the era.