American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Oval Centerpiece Bowl

This is a significant American Brilliant Period (ABP) cut glass centerpiece bowl, characterized by its elongated boat-shaped or oval silhouette. The vessel is crafted from high-quality, heavy lead crystal, which provides exceptional clarity and a characteristic spectral brilliance when interacting with light. The rim features a sharply executed sawtooth or scalloped edge, a hallmark of the period's intensive labor. The exterior surface is densely decorated with a complex array of hand-cut geometric patterns arranged in vertical and horizontal registers. These include large hobstars, fine cross-hatching (diamond point), fan cuts, and strawberry diamond motifs. The deep, crisp mitre cuts indicate a high level of craftsmanship consistent with major glass houses of the late 19th to early 20th century, such as Libbey, Hawkes, or Dorflinger. The condition appears excellent with no major cracks visible, though typical for its age (c. 1885-1915), the sharp sawtooth rim likely possesses micro-flea bites or minor abrasions from handling. The base likely features a large starburst or rayed cutting to complete the design.