An Edwardian Peach Blow Cabbage mold bud vase or candleholder attributed to Fenton, Ohio or West VA, early 20th Century
I’m submitting this piece for appraisal and possible authentication. It is a large, heavy, petal-shaped art glass/ceramic bowl or fairy lamp base, in a pink cased glass with white interior. The exterior has raised petal detailing and a frosted/satin finish that transitions from deep rose to pale pink. The interior is glossy white. There are no visible marks, but there is a rough pontil on the bottom. I believe it could be Victorian-era, possibly by Mt. Washington or another high-end American art glass maker. It appears hand-blown. I’ve only seen one similar piece online (listed for $400+), while others with smoother sides are much more common and lower in price. I’m hoping to confirm its origin, approximate age, rarity, and fair market value.
About 5 inches wide and 4 inches tall
Garage / Yard Sale
Yes
Hi Erin,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Both Mount Washington (Boston/South Boston, late 19th Century) and Fenton (founded in 1905 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, later moved to Williamstown, WVa) made these cased glass bowls but the cabbage model - denoted by the articulated sides, was made by FENTON, not by Mount Washington.
The Small size of denotes it may have been used as a candleholder (is there wax residue on the inside) and would have been sold as part of a 3-piece set, with another candleholder of similar size and a larger centerpiece bowl.
While online venders (both antiques dealers and private sellers) may be asking a few hundred dollars for similar examples, this model has been selling at auction for between $150-200 recently.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An Edwardian Peach Blow Cabbage mold bud vase or candleholder
attributed to Fenton, Ohio or West VA, early 20th Century
Of circular section with ruffled rim, graduated red-pink-white exterior with cased white interior, indistinctly marked.
4 inches tall, 5 inches diameter
CONDITION: This appears to be in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a garage sale
$150-200*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
