Tiffin-Franciscan June Night Etched Water Goblet

This is a vintage stemware water goblet featuring the 'June Night' pattern, produced by the Tiffin Glass Company (later Tiffin-Franciscan). The vessel is constructed from clear elegant glass, likely dating from the mid-20th century, specifically between the 1940s and 1960s. The goblet stands on a distinctive #15024 'ball' stem, which consists of four stacked glass spheres or orbs that provide a modernist architectural contrast to the delicate etching. The bowl has a slight flare at the rim and is adorned with an intricate, all-over plate etching depicting a dense floral motif of daisies, leaves, and flowing vines. The etching extends across the bowl and even onto the circular base. The glass appears to have excellent clarity and brilliance, characteristic of high-quality lead or potash glass from the Depression/Elegant glass era. The craftsmanship is refined, with thin walls and a polished finish. Visible condition appears good with no significant clouding, though faint surface scratches may be present consistent with age and occasional use. There are no visible chips or cracks at the rim or base. While no maker's mark is visible, the combination of the 'June Night' etch and the specific ball stem is a well-documented Tiffin design.

Based on my visual examination of the provided documentation, I have identified this piece as a genuine Tiffin-Franciscan water goblet in the 'June Night' pattern (Etch #162) on the highly desirable #15024 ball stem. The clarity of the glass and the precision of the plate-etched daisies and flowing vines are hallmark traits of Tiffin’s mid-century production. The 'ball' stem is a signature modernist element that significantly elevates the desirability of this piece compared to standard plain-stem variants. The condition appears 'excellent vintage,' showing no signs of 'sick glass' (permanent clouding) or significant rim chips which often plague stemware of this age. The market for Elegant Glass remains steady but niche. Comparative sales on secondary markets like Replacements, Ltd. and specialized auction houses show individual June Night ball-stem goblets retailing between $60 and $85, while private sales/eBay typically realize $35-$50. Value is maximized when sold as part of a larger set (service for 8 or 12). Limitations: My assessment is based solely on digital images. A physical examination is required to verify the absence of 'flea bites' on the base and to confirm the resonance and weight typical of Tiffin’s leaded crystal composition. I would also need to check for signs of professional grinding at the rim, which can be used to hide chips but reduces value. Full authentication would benefit from UV light testing to observe the fluorescence of the glass batch, ensuring it is a period-correct mid-century original and not a later reproduction or look-alike by a contemporary firm.