American Brilliant Period Cut Glass 1876 – 1917. Near the beginning of the Brilliant Period deposits of high grade silica were discovered in this country leading to glass-making superiority that won world acclaim. At the same time, many of Europe’s finest glass makers and cutters were immigrating to this country to seek their fortunes and they found ready markets for their glass cutting talents when America's cut glass industry moved into a very prosperous era in the closing quarter of the 19th century. Stunning patterns from leading glass houses such as Hawkes, Pairpoint, Carder and Libbey were developed and patented. This short lived era of " a true American achievement" slowly ceased to exist due to the rising costs of labor, introduction of the less labor intensive pressed glass and the beginning of World War I.

American Brilliant - Butter Pats

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Click for more detail... 0408-06	Straus Unsigned American Brilliant Venetian Butter Pats (2) Lovely American Brilliant cut glass butter pats, one pair, in the Venetian pattern attributed to Straus. Clear, very white in color and superbly cut. A quantity of two, both rated to be in very good condition to near excellent condition. One does have an extremely small surface nick on the upper flat side of a tooth. Point is still intact. No sickness or residue on either butter pat. Signatures were not found. Items have recently been acquired from an exceptional, well-cared for Estate collection of authenticated American Brilliant. Thank you for browsing with us in Aurora's Attic Treasures. Circa: ca 1900 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Butter Pats Manufacturer: Strauss Glass	Your Price: $70.00

American Brilliant - Early to Middle Period

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Click for more detail... 0408-05	American Brilliant Richmond Flashed Hobstar & Fan Low Bowl American Brilliant wheel cut glass, early to middle period, U-notched rim bowl with quality cut pattern of 8-point, double mitered and flashed hobstars alternating with modified Vesica cross hatched fan, diamond strawberry and fine cut star above hobstar border. Center pattern of alternating double cut silver diamond and fan set within deep miter cut pie sections. Low bowl measures 7 inches in diameter by 2 inches high and is rated to be in very good condition. One tooth within a U-notch has chipped and is now smooth polished, another has a very small flake on the side just below the tip of the point. Both are hard to detect and smooth to the touch. No chips or flakes to the miter edges. Color is rated as very white, blank is heavy and clear. No sickness or residue. Attribution of cutter or glass house has not been identified, however, similar cuts and a variation of this pattern is seen with Bergen's Richmond or possibly Straus. We gladly welcome a positive attribution or pattern name. Thank you for browsing with us in Aurora's Attic. Circa: ca 1900 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Bowls Manufacturer: After Strauss, Bergen Glass	Your Price: $165.00

American Brilliant - Middle to Late Period

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Click for more detail... 0408-04	American Brilliant Complex Cut Argo Pattern Fruit Bowl American Brilliant Middle to Late Period complex geometric cut fruit bowl in a pattern strongly similar to Empire's Argo. Similar cutting techniques can also be seen in Pairpoint, Sinclair and Hoare pieces. The pattern is comprised of six 16 point Prism Hobstars, six cross miter cut Diamond Star & Fan pyramids, Diamond Strawberry, Nailhead, Silver Diamond, Cane and Vesica motifs. Note the round and sawtooth u-notched rim. The bottom 24 point prism hobstar, cut within a geometric six sided miter deep cut frame is magnificent and brilliant. This is a well cut, clear and heavy blank. Bowl is substantial not only in weight but in size, measuring 8.5 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches deep. We rate this bowl to be in exceptional condition for its age. No chips or flakes to the miter edges. Color is rated as very white, blank is heavy and clear. No sickness or residue. Expected rub wear and fine scratching on the base. Acquired from an exceptional Estate auction of authenticated American Brilliant cut glass. We welcome your input as to cutting house or pattern. Thank you for browsing with us in Aurora's Attic. Circa: ca 1900 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant, Wheel Cut, Bowls Manufacturer: After Empire, Sinclair	Your Price: $220.00

American Brilliant Period Glass - Bowls

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Click for more detail... 0408-42	American Brilliant Double Notched Diamond Zipper Low Bowl Beautiful wheel cut, hand polished American Brilliant low bowl with a well defined pattern of modified vesica and geometric miter cuts framing double cut, large double notched diamond prism zipper, nailhead, inverted fan and diamond strawberry motif. Center of bowl focuses on a deep miter cut Star of David and Hobstar within a 6 point miter cut clear star. Unidentified pattern, unsigned blank - possibly Straus. Bowl has an 8.0 inch diameter and just shy of 2 inches high. Sharp sawtooth U-notch and round modified scallop rim shows some scarring as follows: A flake chip off the sides of two sawtooth partners(approximately half the size of a pencil eraser head) on the exterior (blends in quite well with the pattern). A total of 4 sawteeth have pin head dings to their side edges with (1) top chip to the tooth point. These are random around the total circumference of the rim and priced accordingly. Blank is heavy, very white and clear. Thank you for your visit to Aurora's Attic! Circa: 1898 - 1910 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Bowls Manufacturer: After Strauss Glass, Unsigned	Your Price: $135.00
Click for more detail... 0408-44	American Brilliant Period Pinwheel & Fan Fruit Bowl American Brilliant middle period wheel cut glass fruit bowl, expertly deep cut with vesica and cross hatch miters, feathered pinwheel and prism star buttons, double notch wide fan, cross hatch double fan and diamond strawberry motifs. High wall bowl with scalloped sawtooth rim. A complex miter cut 16 point hobstar with prism center is the focal point of the bottom of the bowl. Although this bowl is extremely well cut, very white and clear in color, it does have its wrinkles with approximately 12 teeth having small pinhead flakes. There is also a smooth, polished outside rim chip the size of an pencil eraser. Glass polishing should take care of the fine abrasions located on the under-base at the center of the Hobstar. We have priced this piece accordingly. I must note however, that even with these flaws, the tone that eminates from this bowl, even from simple handling, is incredibly beautiful. Bowl measures 7.75 inches in diameter with a 3.0 inch depth. Thank you for your visit to Aurora's Attic Circa: 1898 - 1900 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Bowls Manufacturer: American Brilliant Glass, Unsigned	Your Price: $175.00

American Brilliant Period Glass - Compotes

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Click for more detail... 0408-40	American Brilliant Pinwheel & Hex Hobstar Jelly Compote Nicely cut American Brilliant, early to middle period petal foot jelly compote. Unidentified cutting house with a pattern of cross cut miter and fan, prism button pinwheel and hobstars and cross hatch fan motifs. Flat panel stem with prism cut petal base and open foot. Jelly Compote measures 4 inches high with a 5 inch diameter bowl and 3.75 inch diameter foot. U-notch sawtooth rim. Piece is in very good to near excellent condition with no chips, glass sickness or residue. Nice white color. Thank you for browsing in Aurora's Attic! Circa: 1886 - 1890 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Compotes Manufacturer: American Brilliant, Unsigned	Your Price: $60.00
Click for more detail... 0408-41	American Brilliant Dorflinger Colonial Pattern Jelly Compote Attributed to Dorflinger's Colonial pattern this American Brilliant Period cut glass jelly compote is comprised of intricate cut Vesica and cross hatch miter, 18 point double cut hobstar with prism star button, fan, reverse diamond fan and a clear center framed with a cross cut, 6 point mitered star. Zipper cut flat panel stem and open petal foot. Scallop and crown u-notched rim. Compote measures 4.5 inches high with a 5.5 inch diameter bowl. Blank is white, clear and in very good condition with no chips, flakes or residue. Cutting is superb. Unsigned piece. Thank you for browsing with us in Aurora's Attic. Circa: 1886 - 1890 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Compotes Manufacturer: Dorflinger Glass, Unsigned	Your Price: $70.00

American Brilliant Period Glass - Pitchers

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Click for more detail... 0408-21	American Brilliant Pinwheel & Flash Star Water Pitcher Antique heavy blank American Brilliant, Middle to Late Period, cut water pitcher featuring deep miter and cross hatch framework for two large pinwheel, fan, diamond strawberry and brilliant star motifs. Polished notched rim, step cut spout and double notched punite handle and 18 point mitered star base complete this masterpiece in cut work. Similar to cutting seen from Dorflinger. Pitcher measures 7.5 inches high weighing in at 3.75 pounds and is rated at very good in condition with the following noted: extremely small nick (or wide scratch if you prefer), both in length and width off to the side of the thumb rest on the handle; on the under-base, one pinhead size flake to the edge of one miter and a pin dot off to the side of another; some very fine rub wear at the miter edge which a good polishing should take care of. Color is white, blank is clear. Thank you for visiting Aurora's Attic Treasures. Circa: 1898 - 1910 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Wheel Cut, Pitchers Manufacturer: After Dorflinger	Your Price: $245.00

Early American Brilliant Period Glass

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Click for more detail... 0408-20	American Brilliant Pairpoint Viscaria Pattern Compote Unsigned antique Pairpoint Gravic and Miter cut pedestal compote in the Viscaria pattern. Pattern is comprised of Harvard pattern border with a center design of gravic wheel cut daisies and miter cut leaf and stem motifs. Zipper cut arched panels and teardrop (air trap) stem on collar knob, feathered prism 18 point ray circular foot. Extremely clean, clear and white blank weighing in at 2.25 pounds. Condition is rated exceptionally good condition with no sickness or residue. Compote Measures 8 inches high with a 6 inch circular bowl, foot is 4 inches in diameter. I cannot locate a signature, therefore designated as unsigned. This is an elegant looking piece of period glass. Thank you for browsing with us in Aurora's Attic Treasures. Circa: 1886 - 1890 Type: Antiques, Glass, American Brilliant Period, Wheel Cut, Compotes Manufacturer: Pairpoint Glass	Your Price: $250.00