Overview
This is a beautiful example of American 'Elegant Glass' from the Depression era, featuring a soft yellow colorway (often referred to as 'Amber' or 'Gold' by collectors) with a delicate acid-etched spade and scroll pattern.
Preliminary identification
Cambridge Glass 'Decagon' Yellow Elegant Glass Console Bowl with Integrated Candlesticks, c.1930
Photo reference
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Story
During the Great Depression, American glassmakers designed clever multi-use pieces to save families money. This bowl allowed a hostess to set a formal table with both a centerpiece and candles using just one beautiful object.
Maker / Origin
The Cambridge Glass Company, founded in 1901 in Ohio, was world-renowned for its high-quality 'Elegant Glass' which was hand-finished, unlike cheaper mass-produced machine-pressed Depression glass. Their artisans were famous for their vibrant color formulas and incredibly detailed, delicate etchings that rivaled European crystal.
Condition & Value
The glass appears clear with no major cloudiness or heavy scratching. The candle sockets and delicate handle tips are highly prone to chipping, but appear intact here. Excellent condition with no chips or cracks will command the top end of the value range.
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Market Analysis
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.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction· Jun 2024
$1,280
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Dealer archive· Mar 2024
$1,450
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Marketplace sale· Jan 2024
$980
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Estate platform· Oct 2023
$1,150
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Auction result· Aug 2023
$1,375
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.