Overview
This is a dramatic example of American 'Epic' art glass, featuring a large optic-ribbed bowl and a sculptural twisted stem.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Viking Glass Amber 'Epic' Twisted Stem Goblet, c.1960s
Photo reference
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Story
During the 1960s, American living rooms underwent a color revolution, trading the formal clear crystal of the past for bold, saturated tones like this 'Honey' amber.
Maker / Origin
The Viking Glass Company rose from the ashes of the New Martinsville Glass Manufacturing Company in 1944 and became a titan of American decorative glass.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips to the delicate scalloped rim or the base. Values for Viking 'Epic' glass remain steady due to the high demand for Mid-Century Modern decor.
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