Honey Bee Dish Appraisal

Tiara Glass Ruby Red Amberina 'Honey Bee' Covered Dish Base

This is a rectangular base for a lidded candy or honey dish, crafted in vibrant ruby red pressed glass. The piece is notably recognized as the 'Honey Bee' or 'Beehive' pattern, which was originally a Lancaster Colony/Tiara Glass design produced approximately in the 1970s. The exterior features high-relief molded decorations including a central beehive (skep) surrounded by intricate floral vine work and flying honey bees. The glass exhibits a rich, deep red tone throughout, though when held to light, these pieces often show amber/yellow highlights known as 'Amberina.' The dish sits on four integral lug-style feet; one foot appears to have a small chip or internal fracture visible near the base edge. The rim is smooth and slightly rounded to accommodate a matching glass lid (missing here). The bottom displays a continuation of the floral and bee motif. Notable for its heavy, thick-walled construction, this piece represents classic American mid-century revival glassware. The surface shows minor shelf wear and some dusty residue in the crevices of the textured pattern, but the luster remains high with no evidence of significant surface scratching or clouding.