Cut Glassware

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AI identifications from photos -

Overall Style & Era

Primary styles represented

Pressed glass with cut patterns (often mistaken for cut crystal)

Late Victorian → Depression era → mid-20th century (roughly 1890s–1950s)

Mostly American and European mass-produced glass

These were very common household and display pieces, not luxury crystal.

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1. Stoppered Decanter

Style

Pressed glass decanter with geometric and fan cuts

Typical of 1920s–1940s

Notes

Stopper appears original (important)

Glass looks clear, not lead crystal

2. Square Covered Butter Dish / Canister

Style

Pressed glss, Art Deco influence

Very common tableware form

Higher if mint and lid fits perfectly

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3. Footed Covered Bowl (Leaf & Berry motif)

Style

Classic pressed glass candy dish

Pattern resembles early American pressed designs

Likely 1900–1930

4. Open Footed Bowl (Diamond / Crosshatch)

Style

Pressed glass imitating cut crystal

Depression-era look

5. Small Covered Dish (possibly sugar bowl)

Style

Pressed glass, scalloped edge

Very common

6. Low Covered Bowl / Compote

Style

Pressed glass with starburst base

Early–mid 20th century

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7–10. Decorative Bowls & Dishes

Styles

Starburst bases

Fan and floral motifs

Mostly pressed glass serving bowls

These were mass-produced, often sold as giftware or wedding presents.

Important Clarification: Cut Glass vs Pressed Glass

These pieces:

❌ are not hand-cut crystal

✅ are pressed glass with molded “cut” patterns

True cut crystal would:

Have sharper edges

Show tool marks

Ring when tapped

Sell for 2–5× more

Describe as “vintage pressed glass” (not cut crystal)

Approximate South African Rand (ZAR) values

 Individual Piece Value (South African Rand)

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Stoppered Decanter

~R360 – R720

Square Covered Dish / Butter Dish

~R270 – R540

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Footed Covered Bowl (Leaf & Berry)

~R450 – R810

Open Footed Bowl

~R270 – R540

Small Covered Dish (Sugar Bowl)

~R180 – R360

Low Covered Bowl / Compote

~R270 – R450

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Decorative Bowls & Dishes

~R180 – R450 each

(depending on size and condition)

 Total Estimated Values

If sold individually:

➡️ R2,880 – R4,860 (total across all pieces)

If sold as one lot:

➡️ ~R1,800 – R2,700 (easier quick sale)

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