Overview
A sophisticated example of 'Elegant Glass' featuring a wide coupe bowl with intricate wheel-cut floral etchings and a distinctive notched, faceted stem.
Preliminary identification
American Elegant Glass Champagne Coupe, c. 1940s
Photo reference
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Story
During the 1940s, the American dinner table was a theater of social status, and pieces like this were the lead actors. While the world was embroiled in conflict and recovery, glass houses in Ohio and West Virginia were perfecting 'Elegant Glass'—a…
Maker / Origin
The Tiffin Glass Company, founded in 1889, became one of America's most prestigious glassmakers, eventually earning the honor of providing glassware for the White House and U.S. Embassies.
Condition & Value
The glass appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible chips to the delicate rim or the faceted edges of the stem. The clarity of the crystal remains high, suggesting it was hand-washed rather than subjected to the clouding effects of a modern dishwasher. Pristine condition is vital for value in Elegant Glass.
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Market Analysis
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.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD