Milk glass pedestal compote or small goblet
Estimated Value
$15-$45
This appears to be a small opaque white milk glass vessel on a pedestal foot, likely a compote, dessert cup, or decorative goblet. The bowl has a scalloped or crimped rim and a molded quilted or diamond-like relief pattern around the body, giving it a decorative pressed-glass appearance. The stem is short and transitions into a broad, rounded foot. The piece has a soft satin-to-gloss finish typical of milk glass. No maker's mark is visible in the image, so attribution is uncertain. The style is consistent with mass-produced decorative table glass from the late 19th or early 20th century.
Era
Late Victorian to Early 20th Century, likely c. 1890s-1930s
Origin
Likely United States or Europe
Material
Opaque milk glass (pressed/molded glass)
Condition
Good overall condition with light surface wear, minor scuffs, and small dark specks/discoloration visible; no obvious major chips or cracks seen from this angle, though the rim and base should be checked closely for flea bites or edge nicks.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 5 to 7 inches tall; bowl likely 3.5 to 5 inches across
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - The form, material, and molded decoration are consistent with antique or vintage milk glass, but the exact age and maker cannot be confirmed without base marks, UV response, or additional views.
Provenance
Likely produced as household or table decorative glassware, possibly by a major American pressed-glass maker or a European glassworks; exact provenance cannot be determined from the image alone.
Historical Significance
Milk glass was widely used in the Victorian era and early 20th century for affordable decorative tableware and serving pieces. Compotes and pedestal cups of this type were popular for desserts, candies, and display, and remain collectible today for their classic opaque white appearance.
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