Ruby Flash Pattern Appraisal

Ruby Flash Three-Footed Glass Bowl

This item is a decorative clear pressed glass bowl featuring a distinct cranberry or 'ruby flash' stained rim. The bowl sits on three integrated tripod feet, which are molded in a stylized scroll or claw shape. The body of the bowl displays an intricate geometric cut-glass pattern, likely a starburst or daisy-and-button motif, radiating from the center base. The most prominent characteristic is the wide, flared rim decorated with a series of rectangular ruby-stained panels separated by clear vertical notches. Construction appears to be machine-pressed glass rather than hand-blown, typical of Mid-Century Or Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) styles. The color of the flash shows some signs of age-related wear, with slight thinning or scratching of the red pigment on a few of the rectangular panels. The clear glass base appears structurally sound without significant visible chips or cracks from this angle, though minor flea bites on the rim are common for this type of utility glassware. The style is reminiscent of early 20th-century glassware manufacturers like Imperial or Indiana Glass, likely dating from the 1940s to the 1960s. The craftsmanship is of a standard commercial quality, designed for decorative domestic use or as a serving candy dish.