This large, dramatic late gilded-age geometric style berry bowl was made in the later period of the Bryce Higbee partnership, 1904-1906.
This large, dramatic late gilded-age geometric style berry bowl was made in the later period of the Bryce Higbee partnership, 1904-1906.
Similar styles were made by other companies, like U.S. Glass, McKee Brothers, etc. at about the same time. The partnership between Bryce and Higbee only lasted from 1879 to 1907.
A few websites and books mention this style, but thus far we have only found it shown in The Standard Encyclopedia of Pressed Glass 1860-1930, 4th ed. by Edwards and Carwile, page 62.
The clear crystal glass rings nicely, indicating pre-war lead content, which gave greater clarity than post-war pieces. The age is further confirmed by the soft yellow-green glow under long wave Ultraviolet light, and the a soft yellow glow under short wave UV.
The bowl is in very good condition with only chip in the foot which is cannot be seen from above. Otherwise there are no chips, cracks scratches or repairs, and only a few mold-process marks, and some tiny bubbles at the bottom.
