Glass Specimen Frog Appraisal

Pressed Glass Multi-Hole Flower Frog

This is a circular, clear heavy pressed glass flower frog, designed to sit at the base of a vase or bowl to support flower stems. The item measures approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter and features a tiered or 'stepped' dome profile. It is constructed with 16 circular holes arranged in a symmetrical pattern: one central hole surrounded by a ring of five holes, which is further enclosed by a larger ring of ten holes. The glass is transparent with a slight yellowish or greyish tint typical of mid-20th-century soda-lime glass. The outer rim is finished with a distinct scalloped or 'pie crust' edge. While no specific maker's mark is visible from this angle, the quality and pattern are consistent with American Brilliant period or Depression-era glassware manufacturers such as Cambridge, Fenton, or Viking Glass. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible surface scratching and some internal clouding or 'sick glass' residue likely caused by prolonged exposure to hard water. There are minor flea bites around the hole apertures and along the scalloped edge, common with frequent use in floral arrangements. The piece likely dates from the 1920s to the 1950s.