Antique Crystal Serving Bowl American Brilliant Period Early 20th Century Strawberry Diamond Fan

Description

An antique hand cut crystal serving bowl from the American Brilliant Period.

Strawberry Diamond and Fan hand-cut design. Scalloped fans … more An antique hand cut crystal serving bowl from the American Brilliant Period.

Strawberry Diamond and Fan hand-cut design. Scalloped fans around the rim and then completely filled with strawberry diamond cuts toward a large 26 point hobstar enhancing the center. This 9” bowl is an excellent and fine example of this popular pattern. Imagine it filled with red delicious strawberries!

The strawberry diamond with fans pattern was a very popular design and is shown in early 1900 catalogs such as Libbey, Dorflinger, and Hawkes. More than half are not signed. No mark is found.

9” bowl x 4” high.
Late 1800’s-early 1900’s.

An excellent antique from the turn of the 20th century. American Brilliant Period Cut Glass is prized by collectors for the exquisite craftsmanship of fine quality crystal from 1876 to approximately 1920.

Condition

One tooth chip is found-see photo
Nicks are not unusual for a glass antique and considered expected or inconsequential.
This bowl is very clean and a beautiful example of this popular pattern.
Bottom surface scratches from use are shown less