Featuring Cut and Engraved Crystal
from the
American Brilliant and Art Deco Periods
(1880-1930)

This month's features: 

1.  Clark Banana Bowl

Heavily cut banana bowl attributed to Clark measuring 8" x 11 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Condition is near mint to mint with no chips, cracks or repairs. 

Design consists of 24-point and 16-point hobstars, fans,
strawberry diamond, miter cuts and zipper-like cutting. 

$375

2.  Multi-Colored Cut to Clear Cordial Set

Outstanding set of six cordials or liqueurs.
Pattern is virtually identical to Fry's "Elsie" and
consists of three hobstars each surrounded by a wreath.

Cut to clear colors: 
chartreuse, cranberry, dark green, amethyst, olive green and light amethyst. 

Very rare and unsigned.  Mint condition.  Ca. 1910.

Each cordial measures 5 1/8 inches high by 1 3/4 inches in diameter at the bowl rim. 

Stem is facet cut and notched.  Base is cut in a 24-point rayed star.

$750 for the set.

3.  Ruby Cut to Clear Trumpet Vase

Sometimes identified as Libbey's "83",
this beautiful 9-inch high trumpet vase is in near mint to mint condition.

The color is a dark ruby red or blood red.

The unsigned vase is rare and dates from about 1900.

It has a scalloped rim,
facet cut notched stem and 24-point rayed star base.

The pattern consists of hobstars, strawberry diamond,
cut ovals, fans and notched prisms. 

$850

4.  Libbey Low Bowl

Signed circled "Libbey". 
This 8-inch diameter low bowl is in the "Loretta Matt" design. 
Pattern consists of 6 cut flowers separated by zipper-like cutting. 

Condition is near mint to mint with no chips, cracks or repairs. 

$175

5.  Amber Cut to Clear Water Pitcher

Also known as a "Flemish Jug", this magnificent water pitcher
stands at 8 3/4 inches high and 5 inches in diameter at its base. 

    Picture taken in sunlight. 

The amber color and brilliant cut pattern are particularly well-suited to this water pitcher's shape. 

The applied handle is double-notched and the base is cut with a 32-point rayed star. 

This very rare pitcher is unsigned and dates to about 1900 to 1910. 
Condition is mint with no cracks, chips or repairs.

$1200

6.  Olive Green Cut to Clear Bowl

   

A beautiful 6-inch diameter bowl unsigned and in an unknown shape. 

It has a notched rim and a 16-point hobstar base.

The pattern consists of a string of four 16-point hobstars,
interlaced with up and down fans,
strawberry diamond and curved miters.

Condition is mint.

$350

 

7.  Amber Cut to Clear Nut Bowl

   

An old (ca. 1910), unsigned and uncommon amber nacelle-shaped nut bowl. 

Measurements are:  8 1/2 inches long, 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches high. 

The pattern consists of chains of cross-cut diamond, fans and zipper cuts. 

The rim is scalloped and the base has a 24-point rayed star. 

Condition is excellent with slight wear marks on the base attesting to its age. 
Otherwise, no chips, cracks or repairs. 

$225.

 

8.  Two-Piece Punch Bowl

   

Unsigned two-piece punch bowl in the "Harvard" pattern.

The bowl is 11 inches high and 10 inches in diameter. 
Condition is near mint to mint with no chips, cracks or repairs.

$900

 

9.  Pyramid Shape Cut to Clear Decanters

 

   

A pair of rare unsigned wine decanters: 
one in cranberry cut to clear and the other in green cut to clear.

They are 12 3/4 and 13 inches high, respectively
including original pattern cut stopper.

Shown in "Rarities". 
Pattern consists of hobstars, strawberry diamond and fans.

The neck is facet cut and notched.  The base has a 24-point rayed star.

Condition is near mint to mint, with no repairs or cracks.

$900 for the pair.  $500 individually. 

 

10.  Lubin Wines Amber Cut to Clear

   

Matched pair of wine glasses in the Lubin pattern by Val-St-Lambert.

Color is more of an amber rather than
cranberry as suggested by the photo above.

Each wine stands 7 1/2 inches high and dates to the early 1900s.

The stem is facet cut and has a knobbed termination near the base--
so-called "Napoli" stem.

Condition is near mint with a few wear marks on the base.
Otherwise, no chips, cracks or repairs.

$190 for the pair.