Preliminary identification
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Overview
A beautiful clear pressed glass pedestal cake stand featuring Westmoreland's distinctive openwork 'Old Quilt' pattern. This design is characterized by a double row of open lace-like loops around the rim and a matching openwork pedestal foot, creating a delicate, floating frame for desserts.
Story
Introduced in the mid-20th century, this pattern was designed to mimic the cozy, geometric textures of hand-stitched American quilts. It brought a touch of handmade warmth to the formal dining tables of post-war America.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1889 in Grapeville, Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland Glass Company became legendary for its high-quality milk glass and elegant pressed glass patterns. They were masters of the 'open lace' edge, a technically demanding technique that became one of their signature styles until the factory closed its doors in 1984.
Condition & Value
The glass appears bright and clear with no obvious cloudiness or 'sick glass' syndrome. The delicate openwork loops on both the rim and the pedestal foot must be carefully inspected for hairline cracks or tiny fleabites, which are common in this pattern and can reduce value by 20-30%.
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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.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.