Pressed Glass Ice Bucket with Lid

This item is a cylindrical ice bucket with a matching flat-top lid, crafted from thick, translucent pressed glass with a slight greenish or aquamarine tint. The exterior surface is densely decorated with an all-over repeating embossed pattern featuring sunburst or floral medallions, commonly referred to as a 'Chrysanthemum' or 'Dahlia' motif. The texture provides a tactile quality and obscures the interior contents. The vessel features a slightly tapered shape, narrowing toward the base. No metal handles or hardware are visible, suggesting it may have originally been designed with a lid that sits flush or perhaps part of a larger mid-century barware set. The construction is heavy and indicative of mass-produced decorative glassware through mold-pressing techniques. In terms of condition, the glass appears structurally sound without prominent cracks, though minor surface scratches and internal air bubbles (common for this production method) may be present. There is a small dark spot visible on the lid surface which may be a manufacturing defect or residue. The style and material suggest a mid-20th-century production era, likely 1960s or 1970s, characteristic of manufacturers like Imperial Glass or Tiara Exclusives.

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