Antique Crystal Strawberry Heart Nappy Bon Bon Dish and Tumbler American Brilliant Period- Set of 2

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An antique hand cut crystal gift set from the American Brilliant Period.

This shallow nappy and tumbler in complementary designs … Read more An antique hand cut crystal gift set from the American Brilliant Period.

This shallow nappy and tumbler in complementary designs are an exquisite example of this quality craftsmanship. The heart/strawberry shapes are often refers to as Heart pattern. The flashing surrounds the strawberry heart in a fanciful manner. Exquisite cut work. The tri-ends of the nappy showcase the strawberry heart design in a complementary manner with 6 pointed star in the center. A quality clear blank (form) for both pieces.

Enjoy a glass of wine with chocolate covered red delicious strawberries, or specialty bonbon/truffles.

Makes an exceptional birthday, anniversary, valentines gift or a special treat yourself.

The bonbon dish cutwork is an unknown pattern by Pairpoint Glass Company. The tumbler design with the same strawberry heart pattern is shown on page 126 Reflections on American Cut Glass book by Bill and Louise Boggess. No mark is found.

6” long x 1.5” deep x 4.5” wide
Tumbler 3” wide x 3.75” tall
Late 1800’s-1900’s.

An excellent antique gift set from the turn of the 20th century. American Brilliant Period Cut Glass is prized by collectors for the exquisite craftsmanship of fine quality crystal from 1876 to approximately 1920.

Condition

One small tooth chip on rim-see photo
1 nick on a bottom miter.
This dish is very clean and a beautiful example of this time period. See less