Overview
A striking two-piece set of pressed glass featuring a dramatic, multi-petaled lotus design in a deep, luminous ruby red.
Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A striking two-piece set of pressed glass featuring a dramatic, multi-petaled lotus design in a deep, luminous ruby red.
Story
The 1960s marked a departure from the delicate, translucent styles of the past toward a 'Technicolor' lifestyle where home decor was meant to be seen and felt.
Maker / Origin
The Viking Glass Company was born from the ashes of the New Martinsville Glass Manufacturing Company in 1944, rebranding itself to capture the sleek, forward-looking aesthetic of the post-war era.
Condition & Value
The glass appears vibrant with no visible 'sickness' or clouding. The most critical areas are the sharp tips of the petals, which are prone to small 'flea bite' chips; if these are present, the value would be at the lower end of the range. Excellent condition with no chips commands the full market premium.
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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