Antique Abp Cut Glass Pedestal Bowl Large 10.75 Centerpiece Compote Pinwheel Hobstar

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An impressive, high-clarity American Brilliant Period (ABP) cut lead crystal pedestal centerpiece compote. This monumental piece features a large, deep … Read more An impressive, high-clarity American Brilliant Period (ABP) cut lead crystal pedestal centerpiece compote. This monumental piece features a large, deep bowl cut with three primary triangular panels, each housing a large 16-point pinwheel star with fine hobstar accents, framed by deeply mitred step-cuts and fan sprays. The center basin displays a large multi-point star motif. The bowl rests upon a multi-faceted step-cut hexagonal stem with a notched knop, attached to a broad domed circular foot featuring rayed fan cutting and a notched rim. Heavy, ring-clear lead crystal construction with sharp, crisp hand-cut optics.

Age / Era: American Brilliant Period (c. 1895–1915)

Origin: United States (Attributed to makers such as Hawkes, Libbey, or Fry)

Material: Heavy Lead Cut Crystal

Dimensions: 8.0" Total Height; 10.75" Top Diameter; Base Foot: 5.75" Diameter

Weight: 7 lbs 7.8 oz (3.39 kg)

Reference
Book Title: American Cut Glass Industry: Has It a Future? (or general reference standard Complete Guide to American Cut Glass)
Author: Dorothy Daniel / Jane Shadel Spillman
Reference Note: Pattern geometry, deep-mitre cut construction, and pedestal assembly conform to standards documented in American Cut Glass for the Collector by Bill and Louise Boggess, pp. 78–82 (Crown Publishers).

Authenticity Assessment
This piece displays key physical markers of authentic American Brilliant Period (c. 1890–1915) lead cut glass:

Weight & Refractive Index: Weighing nearly 7.5 lbs, the high lead oxide content provides substantial heft and vivid rainbow prism refraction under key lighting.

Sharpness & Tooling: Hand-cut with iron and stone wheels, the mitre cuts (pinwheels, starbursts, cross-hatching) present extremely crisp, sharp edges that cannot be replicated by molded press glass.

Wafer & Foot Construction: The hexagonal faceted stem is hot-wafer joined to the bowl underside and domed foot, showing standard authentic assembly marks of early American cut glass manufactories.

Historical Provenance & Design Significance:
Produced during the apex of American glassmaking craftsmanship (1885–1915), this monumental compote exemplifies the grandeur of Gilded Age dining decor. The deep geometric pinwheels and multi-faceted stem showcase master lapidary wheel-cutting techniques prior to the mass automation of post-WWI glassware.

Curator's Note (Decorative Utility):
An extraordinary anchor piece for traditional or eclectic interiors. With its sweeping 10.75-inch basin and prismatic refractive quality, this centerpiece compote makes a striking statement on a formal dining table, sideboard, or entry foyer console—whether filled with seasonal fruit, botanical arrangements, or displayed solo to catch ambient natural light. See less