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ABP 8” Bowl in Flashed Hobstar Motif browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Decorative Art: Glass: American: Cut Glass: Pre 1920: item # 905871 Please refer to our stock # C06021 when inquiring.
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| Beautiful 8” wide by 3 ¾” tall ABP 3/8” thick glass bowl. The primary motifs on this bowl are flashed hobstars characteristic of T.B. Clark’s or T.W. Huntley’s work and double Xed flashed major miters with crosscut diamond, fan and hobstar. This is a very precisely cut bowl with a highly polished finish. This bowl was used as is attested by the fine marks on the inside bottom and wear marks on the outside bottom. There is one chipped tooth (see enlargements) and some smaller areas on a couple of other teeth that are rough to the touch. This bowl displays remarkably well and its few flaws are not apparent without closer examination. This is a very old crystal bowl and to expect it to be in “mint” condition is somewhat foolish as explained by Carl Fauster. “An interesting article dealing with the term 'mint' was written by Carl U. Fauster, author of "Libbey Glass Since 1818" and well-known authority on cut glass, for the February/March 1987 issue of the Hobstar (the ACGA newsletter) concerning cracks, chips, and similar conditions in collectible glass. If the collector takes a common-sense position on this, my advice is to use the following guideline. If the imperfection does not detract from the main feature of the piece, (possibly unnoticeable at an arm's length or if properly placed on a display cabinet shelf), it is then absolutely acceptable. If all collectors will look for the important features of a piece of collectible glass, using common sense regarding imperfections and avoiding the term "mint," it will be more realistic for all collectors, both beginning and advanced.” I also remember reading of some museum pieces that are extremely valuable that have been glued together from dozens of pieces. | ||
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