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athis is a beautifully curated, historically matching three-piece collection of Early American Pressed Glass (EAPG) manufactured by the legendary Imperial Glass Company of Bellaire, Ohio. Dating precisely from the 1910s to the early 1920s, these pieces belong to Imperial’s prestigious "NUCUT" line.
This line was masterfully engineered to replicate the heavy, light-refracting geometry of elite American Brilliant Period hand-cut crystal, offering luxury style through high-quality iron molds.
What makes this specific trio exceptional for modern glass enthusiasts is its chemical composition. During the early 20th century, Imperial Glass utilized manganese as a clarifying agent to neutralize the natural yellow and green iron impurities found in glass batches, ensuring a crystal-clear finish. When exposed to a 365nm UV blacklight flashlight, the manganese molecules react uniformly across all three pieces, bursting into a vibrant, glowing lime-green fluorescence. This makes the lot a phenomenal display set for UV-reactive "Glow Glass" collectors.
Detailed Breakdown of the 3 Included Pieces:
1. The Square Nappy / Candy Dish (Pattern No. 212 Clear) Is a stunning geometric study featuring a prominent central starburst/hobstar radiant center beautifully bound inside a sharp square perimeter. The outer quadrants are packed with incredibly fine diamond-point fields and sharp fan cross-hatchings.Rim Style: Framed with a classic, high-relief scalloped sawtooth edge.
2. The Round Pinwheel Bowl / Nappy (Pattern No. 483)Design & Motifs: Commonly referred to by collectors as the "Buzzstar" pattern. It features four large, sweeping, deeply molded whirling pinwheels wrapping tightly around the bowl’s perimeter to create a brilliant illusion of spinning motion. These pinwheels seamlessly frame a deeply recessed multi-point central hobstar focal point.Rim Style: A uniformly balanced, serrated sawtooth rim.
3. The Oval Relish / Pickle Dish (Pattern No. 474 "La Rochelle")Design & Motifs: One of Imperial's most intricate geometric triumphs. The center features a sharp, interlocking six-pointed star (Star of David formation). Alternating within the star’s geometric points are finely textured, closely woven cane panels. The outer border is anchored by beautiful starburst rosettes encased in sharp diamond shields.Rim Style: An angled, heavy sawtooth edge.
Excellent antique, pre-owned condition given that these pieces are over 100 years old. The glass remains remarkably bright, heavy, and clear with no cloudiness, sickness, or solarization (purpling).
No structural cracks or major breaks. As is typical and expected with authentic EAPG sawtooth glassware, there may be minor "flea bites" or tiny micro-roughness along the sharpest peaks of the serrated edges. Please inspect the high-resolution macro and UV photos carefully to verify the exact condition.
Sold As Is As Shown. No Returns.
