Preliminary identification
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Overview
An exquisite piece of American Elegant glass featuring a flared, ruffled pink bowl flanked by two beautifully detailed, clear glass dolphin-shaped handles. This distinctive design showcases the whimsical marine motifs that captured the imagination of Art Deco era designers.
Story
In 1920s Ohio, the Cambridge Glass Company defied the Great Depression by creating affordable luxury. These stylized dolphin handles were inspired by 16th-century Venetian glass, bringing Old World romance to American dining tables.
Maker / Origin
Founded in 1901, the Cambridge Glass Company became world-renowned for its incredibly clear glass formulas and thousands of custom colors. Their 'Dolphin' line remains one of the most iconic and highly collected chapters in American glassmaking history, representing the pinnacle of the 'Elegant Glass' movement.
Condition & Value
The glass appears bright and clear with no obvious clouding, sickness, or major chips on the delicate ruffled edges or the detailed scales of the dolphin handles. Excellent condition for glass of this age significantly preserves its value. Value is driven by the popularity of Cambridge's dolphin line and the appealing pink colorway.
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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.