Glass Covered Goblet Appraisal

Ruby Red Glass Covered Goblet / Candy Dish

This item is a decorative covered goblet or candy dish, crafted primarily from glass components. The dominant feature is the vibrant ruby red body of the vessel and its matching lid, suggesting a 'cranberry' or 'rubyflash' glass, where a clear glass base is coated or combined with a rich red color. The body of the goblet is shaped like a wide, flaring bowl with a series of concentric ridges or rings defining its upper and lower halves, adding a textural and visual element to its shape. It sits atop a clear glass stem that features a distinct twisted or spiral design, terminating in a flat, circular clear glass base. The lid of the goblet is bell-shaped or conical, echoing the curvature of the main body, and is topped with a clear glass finial. This finial has a flame-like or teardrop shape with internal twists, matching the design of the stem and suggesting a cohesive design across the piece. The overall construction appears to be machine-made or semi-handmade, indicative of mass production but with some attention to decorative detail. There are no immediately visible chips, cracks, or significant damage, suggesting it is in good to very good condition. The glass appears clean with some slight smudging or dust visible, which is superficial. The style points to a Victorian or early to mid-20th-century aesthetic, popular for candy dishes, compotes, or decorative accents. The lack of discernible maker's marks prevents more precise manufacturing attribution, but its consistent design elements point to a singular origin.