Mount Washington Glass Appraisal

Vintage Pressed Glass Pedestal Bowl with Silver-Plated Base

This is a mid-century vintage pedestal bowl or compote featuring a clear pressed glass body mounted on a weighted silver-plated metal base. The glass design is intricate, incorporating a geometric pattern that includes a serrated or 'sawtooth' rim, a band of diamond-cut cross-hatching, and a central register of large thumbprint or oval facets. The base of the glass bowl transitions into a starburst or rayed pattern where it meets the metal. The pedestal base is made of silver-plated metal, likely brass or britannia metal underneath, and exhibits a heavy, dark tarnish or patina consistent with age and exposure. The metal base is slightly flared to provide stability. In terms of condition, the glass appears to be in relatively good shape with no large visible cracks, though minor flea bites on the sharp edges of the pressed pattern are likely. The silver-plated base shows significant oxidation and wear to the plating, which may reveal the base metal beneath. This style of glassware was popular in the mid-20th century (approx. 1940s-1960s) for use as a fruit bowl, centerpiece, or candy dish. While no maker's mark is visible in the photograph, the assembly method suggests a mass-market manufacturer common to the American tableware industry of that era.