Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) Round Bowl

This is a vintage pressed glass bowl in the Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) style, featuring an intricate radial design. The bowl is circular with a deeply scalloped, saw-tooth rim that adds a decorative and tactile edge. The interior surface is divided into multiple wedge-shaped panels radiating from a central starburst or sunburst focal point. Within these panels, highly detailed motifs including thistles and floral elements are embossed, characteristic of late 19th or early 20th-century pressed glass patterns. The glass is clear with high transparency, though it exhibits the slight thickness and weight typical of molded glass from this era. Condition appears generally good, though close inspection would be necessary to identify small 'fleabites' or chips common on high-relief saw-tooth rims. No large cracks or significant clouding are visible from the top view. A small white circular sticker, likely a price tag or inventory label reading '800', is affixed to the interior surface. This piece likely dates from the 1890s to the 1920s, a period when decorative pressed glass was a popular and affordable alternative to cut crystal.

I have examined the digital images of this Early American Pattern Glass (EAPG) round bowl. Based on the ornate radial motifs and the serrated saw-tooth rim, this piece is consistent with floral-themed patterns produced by American glass houses, such as Higbee or Northwood, between 1895 and 1915. The clarity and sharpness of the molded thistle design suggest a primary production mold rather than a later reproduction. In the current market, EAPG clear glass remains a specialized niche; while historical interest is high, supply is relatively abundant compared to colored counterparts or 'Brilliant Period' cut crystal. Comparable sales for 8-inch floral pressed bowls typically range from $40 to $80 depending on the specific pattern rarity and the integrity of the rim. The 'saw-tooth' edge is highly susceptible to 'fleabite' chips, which significantly devalue glass; the provided view shows no major fractures, but the presence of the '800' inventory sticker suggests a previous retail environment. Please note that an image-based appraisal cannot confirm the presence of a 'maker's mark' (like the Higbee bumblebee) which would increase value, nor can it detect if the glass has 'sick' clouding from improper washing. For full authentication, I would require an in-person tactile inspection to check for edge smoothness and a black-light test. Genuine EAPG of this era typically glows a faint yellow-green under UV light due to manganese content, which differentiates it from modern 20th-century reproductions.