Overview
A classic American pressed glass punch bowl set featuring the intricate 'English Hobnail' pattern, rendered in a serene translucent light blue.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A classic American pressed glass punch bowl set featuring the intricate 'English Hobnail' pattern, rendered in a serene translucent light blue.
Story
In the small town of Grapeville, Pennsylvania, Westmoreland artisans were masters of 'democratic luxury,' creating pieces that looked like high-end European crystal but were accessible to the growing American middle class.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1889, the Westmoreland Glass Company became world-famous for its high-quality milk glass and its ability to replicate complex patterns with precision.
Condition & Value
The glass appears vibrant with no visible clouding or 'sick glass' syndrome. The sharp edges of the hobnail pattern are prone to 'flea bites' (tiny chips), so the rims should be checked carefully. A complete set with no chips is the ideal for collectors and commands the higher end of the range.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375