Overview
An intricate miniature punch bowl set crafted from 'spun' or woven lampwork glass, featuring a pedestal bowl and several tiny hanging cups.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
An intricate miniature punch bowl set crafted from 'spun' or woven lampwork glass, featuring a pedestal bowl and several tiny hanging cups.
Story
During the mid-20th century, the most popular attraction at many American state fairs and boardwalks wasn't the rides, but the 'Glass Man' who could weave liquid fire into lace.
Maker / Origin
While often unsigned, these pieces are the work of 'lampworkers'—specialized glass artists who use a concentrated flame to melt and shape glass rods.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in remarkable condition for its fragility, with several cups still present. These items are notorious for 'flea bites' or snapped hooks; any missing cup or broken thread typically reduces the value by 20-30% per instance.
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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