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Antique American Brilliant Cut Glass Butter dish and dome. Made circa 1880-1910 USA. Possibly Libbey or Hawkes - looks a lot like the Hawkes Venetian pattern. .
diameter of undertray is approx 7 3/4 inches. Dome is very slightly under 5 inches in diameter and a little under 5 1/2 inches high.
Complex overlapping patterns with elegant intertwining and crossing lines. Undertray has deep scalloped border with sharp tooth edges. A small 8-sided star in the center of the dish with a rich variety of detailed patterns. Pointed arches within each scallop, contain rows of stars within stars. The arches alternate with even bigger stars (also containing smaller examples) and set above fans of pointy foliage. Lots of intersecting lines of various depths.
The dome has interlaced, overlapping patterns with arcs and triangles, all beautifully detailed with various patterns, including stars that match those of the undertray. Full, round, finial faceted like a diamond gem.
This Brilliant Period cut glass butter dish is an exquisite example of American craftsmanship. Quality of the cutting is superb. The glass gleams and shines like diamonds. Fabulous workmanship and quality product.
I found no marks on either piece.
No damage of any sort was found.
Please enquire about the identical item - we have two of them.
