
Mid-Century Style Footed Amber Slag Glass Ruffle Bowl
This item is a decorative footed bowl featuring a vibrant marigold or bright amber primary color with a dark brown or black glass trim along the rim. The bowl is constructed of thick-walled glass, likely cased, showing a semi-opaque 'slag' or end-of-day appearance that was popular in mid-20th-century glassware. The most striking characteristic is the deeply ruffled or undulating 'hand-kerchief' style rim, which flows naturally into wide, sweeping waves. It sits atop a short, clear glass pedestal base with a rounded foot. In terms of condition, the glass appears to be in good structural order with no visible cracks or deep chips, though typical shelf wear on the bottom of the foot is likely. The color saturation is consistent and bold, suggesting a manufacturing style similar to Viking Glass or Fenton, though most commonly associated with the mid-century modern era (circa 1960s-1970s). The craftsmanship displays high-quality hand-finishing, particularly in the symmetry of the ruffles. While no maker's mark is visible through the shelf, the organic form and contrasting edge banding (cap rim) are hallmarks of art glass from this period. It measures significantly wider than its height, making it a dramatic center-piece or fruit bowl.
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Estimated Value
$60 - $120
Basic Information
Category
Decorative Art Glass / Mid-Century Modern Collectibles
Appraised On
April 19, 2026
Estimated Value
$60 - $120
Item Description
This item is a decorative footed bowl featuring a vibrant marigold or bright amber primary color with a dark brown or black glass trim along the rim. The bowl is constructed of thick-walled glass, likely cased, showing a semi-opaque 'slag' or end-of-day appearance that was popular in mid-20th-century glassware. The most striking characteristic is the deeply ruffled or undulating 'hand-kerchief' style rim, which flows naturally into wide, sweeping waves. It sits atop a short, clear glass pedestal base with a rounded foot. In terms of condition, the glass appears to be in good structural order with no visible cracks or deep chips, though typical shelf wear on the bottom of the foot is likely. The color saturation is consistent and bold, suggesting a manufacturing style similar to Viking Glass or Fenton, though most commonly associated with the mid-century modern era (circa 1960s-1970s). The craftsmanship displays high-quality hand-finishing, particularly in the symmetry of the ruffles. While no maker's mark is visible through the shelf, the organic form and contrasting edge banding (cap rim) are hallmarks of art glass from this period. It measures significantly wider than its height, making it a dramatic center-piece or fruit bowl.
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