Paneled Bud Vase
Decorative art, Glassware • Unidentified manufacturer; likely American glass companies such as Anchor Hocking, Hazel-Atlas, or Indiana Glass Company
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Utilitarian / Depression-era style survival
Medium & Technique
Pressed glass; soda-lime clear glass formed in a multi-part mold with a fire-polished rim
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century (c. 1940-1970)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 6 to 9 inches in height; vertical cylindrical format with a weighted base
Subject Description
A utilitarian clear glass bud vase featuring a flared, circular rim, a narrow neck, and a faceted or paneled base that wider towards the bottom to provide stability for single floral stems.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the glass appears transparent but shows signs of surface grime and internal mineral deposits (clouding) from previous use.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$2.00 - $10.00 USD (typically sold in larger lots with similar glassware)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely a mass-produced domestic item found in a residential setting or secondhand market. No visible maker marks are present in the photograph.
Art Historical Significance
Low; this represents a standard example of mass-produced American consumer glass. It reflects the democratization of decorative arts where functional items were produced in high volume for the middle-class market.
Notable Features
Mold seams visible on the body indicating the manufacturing process; characteristic 'sun-purpled' tinting is absent, suggesting a later 20th-century soda-lime composition; classic aesthetic intended for floral arrangement.
Condition Issues
Visible mineral staining/residue on the interior neck (often called 'sick glass' if permanent); minor surface scratches consistent with age and domestic use; potential flea bites on the base edges (not clearly visible but common for this type).
Conservation Recommendations
Gentle cleaning with a solution of white vinegar and water to remove mineral deposits; avoid abrasive cleaners; hand wash only to prevent further clouding from dishwasher detergents.