Overview
A striking amethyst-colored pressed glass compote featuring a deeply ruffled 'crimped' rim and a classic pedestal foot.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
A striking amethyst-colored pressed glass compote featuring a deeply ruffled 'crimped' rim and a classic pedestal foot.
Story
In the heart of Pennsylvania's glass-making region, the Westmoreland Glass Company became famous for turning functional tableware into vibrant works of art that captured the American imagination.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1889, Westmoreland Glass was a titan of the American glass industry for nearly a century, known particularly for their milk glass and high-end colored pressed glass.
Condition & Value
The piece appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips or cracks. The ruffled edges, which are the most prone to damage, look crisp and well-preserved. Excellent condition like this is vital for maintaining value in pressed glass.
Full Research
Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.
Build on this identification
Layer in sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance.
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