Set of Four Hammered Jewel-Tone Glass Bowls
Decorative Art / Studio Glassware • Unsigned; style consistent with mid-century Scandinavian (e.g., Kosta Boda) or American studio glass (e.g., Blenko or Anchor Hocking boutique lines).
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern / Post-War Decorative Arts
Medium & Technique
Hand-blown or molded colored glass with a hammered (martelé) exterior texture and smooth interior finish.
Creation Period
Mid-20th Century to Contemporary (Circa 1960-2000)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 5-6 inches in diameter each; circular format with a tapered base.
Subject Description
Functional four-piece set of bowls in vibrant jewel tones: ruby red, emerald green, cobalt blue, and amethyst/smoke. The composition relies on the interplay of color and the tactile, dimpled 'hammered' texture that catches and refracts light.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; the glass appears vibrant with no visible chips or deep fractures from a birds-eye perspective.
Estimated Market Value
$60 — $120 USD for the set
Auction Estimate
$40 — $80 USD
Provenance History
Unknown; likely acquired as part of a residential collection of 20th-century glassware. No visible maker's marks or labels in the photograph.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the democratization of art through mass-produced yet high-quality decorative glass. The 'hammered' texture is a nod to traditional metalworking (martelé) applied to modern materials, typical of the Craft Revival movement.
Notable Features
The vivid saturation of the red and blue bowls suggests high-quality pigmenting; the hammered texture provides an organic, artisanal feel contrasted against the geometric uniformity of the set.
Condition Issues
Surface level micro-scratches (shelf wear) on the underside of bases; minor internal air bubbles (seeds) typical of the manufacturing process.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only with mild detergent; avoid thermal shock (sudden temperature changes) and stack with felt protectors to prevent scratching.