Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) Bowl with Stemware

This item is a large clear pressed glass bowl, likely an example of Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG), containing several small cordial or wine glasses. The bowl features a scalloped, serrated rim known as a 'sawtooth' or 'toothed' edge. The exterior body of the bowl is heavily decorated with an intricate 'Pinwheel' or 'Star' pattern, which consists of deep geometric incisions that create a high level of brilliance and light refraction, mimicking the appearance of expensive hand-cut lead crystal. Within the bowl are at least four clear glass stems; these appear to be 'optic' or 'etched' cocktail/cordial glasses with a classic bowl shape and simple faceted stems. The construction of the bowl is thick and heavy, typical of Victorian-era pressed glass (late 19th to early 20th century). The visible condition appears fair to good with no large structural cracks; however, the sawtooth rim is particularly prone to micro-chipping (flea bites) due to the sharp angles of the glass. The glass displays a bright, clear clarity with no immediate signs of 'sick glass' (clouding), though a close inspection for manufacturer bubbles or straw marks—common in glass of this age—would be necessary for a final appraisal. No maker's mark is visible in this view, though patterns like these were famously produced by companies such as Imperial, Fenton, or L.E. Smith.