Pink Depression Glass Miss America Diamond Pattern Fruit Bowl

This is a vintage serving bowl crafted from translucent pink pressed glass, featuring the distinctive 'Miss America' pattern. The piece is characterized by an overall diamond-point hobnail texture on the exterior, which creates a multifaceted surface that catches and refracts light. The upper rim is finished with a rhythmic, saw-tooth or pointed edge that follows the diamond motif. The interior base of the bowl showcases a radial sunburst or starburst pattern consisting of linear rays extending from the center. This pattern was famously produced by the Hocking Glass Company between 1935 and 1938, during the height of the Depression Era. The color is a classic soft rose or salmon pink, achieved through the addition of selenium or gold salts during the manufacturing process. Physically, the bowl appears to be in very good vintage condition with no major chips or cracks visible along the delicate serrated rim, though minor 'flea bites' are common in glass of this age. The glass exhibits good clarity and typical mold marks representative of mid-century mass-production techniques. Its geometric precision and delicate color are hallmarks of Art Deco influence on American functional tableware from the 1930s.