Antique 1907 Ruby Flash Glass Witch Kettle

Antique Ruby Flash Witch's Kettle. Personalized 1907 Mary. Measures about 2" in height by 2.25" wide. Good condtion. Some of the flash has flaked off.

This exquisite piece of Victorian era souvenir glass captures a moment in time from 1907. Known as a witch’s kettle or cauldron, this diminutive vessel features the iconic ruby flash technique, where a thin layer of red glass is fused to a clear base. The deep, blood-red body is hand-etched with the name Mary, likely a memento from a state fair or seaside boardwalk over a century ago. The clear glass feet and the intricate, diamond-patterned rim provide a sharp, sparkling contrast to the saturated color of the basin. While some age-related wear to the red flashing reveals the clear glass beneath, it only adds to the authentic character of such a delicate antique.

In a modern home, this piece serves as a striking addition to a Victorian-inspired vanity or a curated shelf of oddities. Its cauldron silhouette makes it a natural fit for Gothic decor, yet its delicate proportions allow it to sit comfortably among a collection of Art Deco or Minimalist crystal. Place it near a window where the light can catch the faceted rim and illuminate the rich red hue of the glass. It is a hauntingly beautiful fragment of early 20th-century social history.

This item is antique, approximately 119 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.