Molded custard glass footed piece (not authenticated)

The item presented is a footed, molded glass vessel displaying a vibrant neon-green fluorescence under ultraviolet lighting, which is consistent with uranium glass. The piece features an opaque, pale yellow or cream-colored body in ambient light, highly characteristic of what is commonly referred to in the antiques trade as custard glass. The body is decorated with raised, three-dimensional molded scrolling or swag motifs that frame a central painted or enameled floral design depicting a stylized flower with leaves on a stem. The top rim is ruffled and scalloped, showing traces of metallic gilding along the edge. The vessel is elevated on three small scrolled feet, which also appear to feature gilded highlights. The surface exhibits a bright, glowing luminescence under UV light, but lacks any visible maker's marks, signatures, or stamps in the provided photograph. The overall aesthetic and form are consistent with late 19th-century or early 20th-century American or European pressed glass manufacturing techniques. The owner's notes suggest an attribution to Northwood, specifically referencing the Louis XV pattern and dating it to 1898; however, this user-supplied attribution is unverified by physical inspection or visible maker's marks in the image. Condition-wise, the piece appears largely intact with some possible wear to the gilt trim along the top rim, but no obvious major fractures or structural damages can be definitively assessed from the single photographic angle provided.

Based on the provided image and description, I have evaluated this molded custard glass footed piece. Per user submission, the owner identifies this as Northwood Louis XV custard glass dating to 1898. Based on what I can see, the vessel displays characteristics typical of late 19th- or early 20th-century pressed glass, including an opaque cream-colored body, raised molded scrolling motifs, a scalloped rim with traces of gilding, and a vibrant neon-green fluorescence under ultraviolet light. However, I cannot verify from a photo whether the piece is actually by Northwood or if the unverified attribution is correct. I also cannot definitively assess the presence of maker's marks, wear extent, or internal flaws from a single photographic angle. My value estimate of $150 to $300 assumes the owner's hypothesis regarding maker and period is correct. In current general markets, antique American and European custard glass of this style enjoys steady interest from specialized collectors, though values fluctuate based on condition and exact maker attribution. If physical inspection reveals the item is a later reproduction, replica, or made 'in the style of' rather than by the attributed maker, the market value would likely drop significantly to the $40 to $80 range. To establish the necessary level of certainty for a higher-tier valuation, one would need physical inspection by an expert glassware appraiser, careful examination for faint maker's marks or mold seams, and potentially provenance documentation.