Overview
A charming pressed-glass novelty item shaped like a Victorian top hat, featuring the classic 'Daisy and Button' pattern.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A charming pressed-glass novelty item shaped like a Victorian top hat, featuring the classic 'Daisy and Button' pattern.
Story
Victorian dinner parties were elaborate theatrical events where every single condiment and tool required its own specialized vessel. By the late 19th century, the top hat became the ultimate symbol of gentlemanly status, and glassmakers capitalized on this by…
Maker / Origin
While many companies produced this pattern, the Fenton Art Glass Company and L.G. Wright were the primary champions of these glass novelties in the mid-20th century.
Condition & Value
The glass appears clear with no visible 'sick glass' (cloudiness). The edges of the brim and the points of the pattern are prone to small 'flea bite' chips, but this example looks well-preserved. Excellent condition is standard for this price range. These are popular collectibles but were produced in high volumes.
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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