1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl

An oval clear cut glass bowl with sharp geometric starburst patterns and a sawtooth rim on a plain background
1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
An oval clear cut glass bowl with sharp geometric starburst patterns and a sawtooth rim on a plain background 1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl 1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl 1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl 1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl 1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
1890s American Brilliant Period Cut Glass Banana Bowl
$145.00
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Elevate your space with the mesmerizing, prism-like brilliance of historical American craftsmanship. This substantial, heavy lead crystal bowl features deep, hand-cut geometric starbursts, cross-hatching, and a dramatic scalloped sawtooth rim that catches the light from every angle.

  • SIZE: About 4" in height by 10" long and 5" wide (Measurements are close but approximate)
  • DECADE: 1890s
  • STYLE: American Brilliant Period / Edwardian Luxury
  • CONDITION: Excellent antique condition with no major chips or cracks; cutting is exceptionally sharp and clear with minimal desk friction to the base
  • EXTRA NOTES: Crafted from high-lead content crystal, giving it a remarkably heavy weight and a bright, bell-like ring when tapped

The American Brilliant Period (circa 1876–1916) represents a golden age of glassmaking when US artisans surpassed European competitors by utilizing high-lead crystal formulas and specialized steam-powered wheels. This unique elongated "banana bowl" shape showcases the mathematical precision required by master cutters to execute complex, multi-layered patterns on a curved canvas, making it a spectacular heirloom centerpiece for serious collectors.