Vintage EAPG Star and Fan Pressed Glass Bowl

This item is a decorative clear pressed glass bowl, characteristic of the Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) tradition. The bowl features a deeply molded 'Star and Fan' pattern, which showcases a central six-pointed starburst on the interior base surrounded by radiating geometric fan motifs and triangular diamond-point textures. The rim is finished with a scalloped or serrated sawtooth edge that adds a tactical and visual complexity to the piece. Constructed from heavy, thick transparent soda-lime glass, it displays the typical slight greyish or yellowish tint often found in mass-produced glassware from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Structurally, the bowl appears to be in good vintage condition with common signs of age such as micro-scratching on the base from use and some minor flea bites or roughness along the sharp exterior edges of the decorative molding. No visible maker's marks or signatures were detected, which is standard for most EAPG manufacturers like Imperial or US Glass. The craftsmanship reflects the industrial aesthetic of the Victorian era, utilizing high-pressure molds to mimic the appearance of expensive hand-cut lead crystal.

I have examined the digital representation of the Vintage EAPG Star and Fan Pressed Glass Bowl. The piece exhibits the characteristic 'cold mold' texture and heavy soda-lime composition consistent with mass-produced tableware from the late Victorian through the early 20th-century period. The Star and Fan pattern is a classic motif utilized by several prominent manufacturers, including Imperial and U.S. Glass Company. Upon visual inspection, the scalloped sawtooth rim remains relatively intact, although the noted 'flea bites' are typical for glass of this age and slightly depress the value compared to a pristine specimen. The absence of a maker's mark is expected for this era. Current market conditions for non-flint EAPG are currently soft, as the collector base has shifted toward mid-century modern or signed art glass. Comparables for unsigned 8-to-10 inch bowls in similar geometric patterns consistently sell within the $20 to $50 range at auction and secondary retail markets. The primary value drivers here are its utilitarian durability and the 'brilliant' style aesthetic. Limitation Note: This appraisal is based solely on digital imagery. A definitive identification of the manufacturer and a high-confidence assessment of condition would require a physical inspection to check for 'ringing' (sonic resonance), ultraviolet fluorescence to detect manganese or selenium content, and a more thorough examination under magnification to distinguish between mold-seam wear and post-production damage. Provenance documentation regarding the original purchase or collection history would be necessary to increase professional valuation.