Set of etched glass pedestal dessert or sherbet cups
Estimated Value
$25-$75 for the set, depending on maker, completeness, and condition
A matching set of five clear glass pedestal bowls/cups, likely intended for sherbet, dessert, fruit, or small serving portions. Each piece has a short stem and footed base with deeply molded or etched botanical decoration, including grape clusters, leaves, and floral motifs. The design appears decorative rather than utilitarian, suggesting table service or entertaining use. The glass is transparent and relatively thick, with a rounded bowl shape and a small central well at the base of each interior. No maker's mark is visible in the image.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1950s-1970s
Origin
Unknown, likely Europe or North America
Material
Clear pressed or molded glass with etched/decorative floral and fruit motifs
Condition
Good overall condition with visible light surface wear and possible minor clouding or residue; no obvious chips or cracks visible from the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 4.5 to 6 inches in diameter and 3 to 4 inches tall each
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium - the pieces appear period-appropriate and genuine, but the maker, age, and origin cannot be confirmed from the photo alone
Provenance
Likely from a mid-century household tableware set; exact manufacturer and country of origin cannot be determined from the image alone. The style is consistent with mass-produced decorative glassware sold for home entertaining.
Historical Significance
This type of decorative pressed or etched glass dessert ware reflects mid-20th-century domestic entertaining trends, when matching glass service sets were popular for formal and semi-formal table settings.
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