These Willow Oak blue goblets are a matching pair of antique pressed glass stemware in the Wreath pattern associated with Bryce Brothers Early American Pattern Glass.
The transparent aqua blue glass, deeply pressed foliage and acorn motif, textured panels, flared rims, and molded stems give the pair strong late Victorian character for an EAPG collection, antique glass display, or table setting.
Details
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Item: Matching pair of footed pressed glass goblets
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Item Type: Water goblets or stemmed drinking glasses
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Era: Late 19th century, circa 1880s to 1890s
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Materials: Pressed glass
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Color: Transparent aqua blue
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Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark. Willow Oak, also known as Wreath, is attributed in Early American Pattern Glass references to Bryce Brothers.
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Pattern or Model: Willow Oak. Also known as Wreath, Bryce's Wreath, Oak Leaf, and Acorn and Oak.
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Style: Early American Pattern Glass, Victorian pressed glass
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Dimensions: Each goblet measures approximately 6 inches tall, 3 3/4 inches across the rim, and 3 inches across the base. Each weighs approximately 14 ounces.
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Special Features: Matching pair with raised relief foliage and acorn decoration against a textured ground, molded stem, round foot, and flared upper rim.
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: Both goblets are intact with smooth rims and feet and no chips or flea bites felt during inspection.
- The raised pattern remains crisp and easy to see across both bowls.
- The transparent blue color appears consistent between the two goblets.
- Both stems and round feet are present and intact.
Issues / Wear
- Light surface marks and small specks are visible in close photographs.
- Mold and seam lines are visible in the glass, including across the feet. These appear consistent with pressed glass manufacture rather than damage.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Willow Oak belongs to the tradition of late 19th century American pressed table glass, when detailed molded patterns gave everyday glassware elaborate surface decoration.
The matching blue pair suits an Early American Pattern Glass collector, Bryce Brothers collector, or someone building a display of antique colored glass.
Each goblet stands about 6 inches tall, and the aqua blue glass makes the raised foliage and acorn pattern particularly easy to see.
Two surviving matching goblets make a much better conversation across a shelf or table than one standing there by itself.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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