Cut-Glass Bud Vase with Floral Etching
Decorative Art / Glassware • Likely American or European commercial glass manufacturer (e.g., Libbey, Tiffin, or Fostoria style)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Decorative / Traditional Glassware
Medium & Technique
Blown glass with wheel-cut or etched floral patterns (stylized wheat or leaf motifs)
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (circa 1940-1960)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 to 10 inches in height; vertical/portrait format with a circular base.
Subject Description
A utilitarian decorative item with a bulbous lower body, a long slender neck, and a flared rim sit atop a pediment foot. It features light surface-etched botanical motifs.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the glass appears intact but heavily soiled and stored in a hazardous environment.
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD
Auction Estimate
N/A (typically sold in larger mixed lots for $5 - $15)
Provenance History
Unknown; currently located in a workshop/toolbox environment suggesting it was an inherited or discarded household item.
Art Historical Significance
Low; this represents a mass-produced consumer object from the mid-century era, common in middle-class households for table decoration.
Notable Features
Features a classic 'onion' or 'gooseneck' silhouette with visible paper residue/tape on the neck which should be carefully removed.
Condition Issues
Surface scratches, significant grime and grease buildup, potential 'sickness' from moisture, and high risk of impact damage from surrounding metal hardware.
Conservation Recommendations
Immediate removal from the metal toolbox to prevent chipping. Hand-wash with mild detergent and lukewarm water; avoid abrasive pads.