Cut Crystal Bowl with Sterling Silver Rim
Decorative art, glassware and metalwork • Unknown manufacturer, likely American or European silver overlay/glass maker (e.g., Gorham, Hawkes, or similar period manufacturer)
Style & Movement
Mid-Century / Traditional domestic decorative arts
Medium & Technique
Molded and wheel-cut clear glass with an applied sterling silver rim
Creation Period
Mid-20th century, circa 1940s-1960s
Dimensions & Format
Circular bowl, approximately 6 to 8 inches in diameter and 3 to 4 inches in height
Subject Description
A utilitarian and decorative serving bowl featuring vertical thumbprint or flute cutting along the exterior body, topped with a polished sterling silver mount or rim band.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good condition, showing typical surface wear, light tarnish on the silver rim, and minor microscopic base shelf wear consistent with age and domestic use
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $75
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50
Provenance History
Acquired through domestic secondary markets or estate settings; typical family heirloom or thrift acquisition with no documented institutional provenance
Art Historical Significance
Representative of mid-20th-century tablewares that combined mass-produced pressed or cut glassware with precious metal detailing, popular in middle-class households for entertaining
Notable Features
The combination of deep vertical flute cutting on heavy clear glass paired with a smooth, heavy gauge sterling silver border rim
Condition Issues
Tarnishing and minor oxidation on the sterling silver rim; potential micro-chipping along the glass rim edges hidden beneath the silver mount; light scratching on the underside base
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning of the silver rim with a non-abrasive silver polish; hand washing the glass body with mild soap and warm water; avoid ultrasonic cleaning to protect the silver-glass bond