A beautifully glowing amber pressed-glass dish with a low, gently flared profile and rich honey-to-cognac color. At 10” long x 4” wide x 2” high, it presents as a classic relish/celery dish or small centerpiece bowl;the kind of functional tableware that was also meant to catch the light and show off craftsmanship.
Collector Context
This piece appears to be mold-pressed (pressed glass); a traditional technique where molten glass is pressed into a patterned mold, then finished and annealed. Pressed glass surged in popularity because it allowed makers to create intricate texture and “cut-glass” style sparkle at a more accessible cost than fully hand-cut crystal, while still delivering strong visual impact on the table.
Likely country of origin + time period Based on the amber colorway, the pressed patterning, and the overall form, this is most consistent with North American production (United States or Canada), most commonly c. 1930s-1960s (Depression-era through Mid-Century).
Amber pressed glass was especially popular in that era for serving pieces like relish dishes, celery trays, and console bowls.
Important note (to protect value/credibility): Without a maker’s mark or pattern confirmation, the origin and date should be presented as attributed / likely rather than definitive.
Condition
zero chips/nicks along rim and base
2 vertical internal scratches (utensil wear) inclining to the centre (parallel to each other)
zero cloudiness or dishwasher haze
Uncontrolled air bubbles present
showing glass heat settleling in base from pressure as present in normal in pressed glass
Strong amber glow and display presence
Great cabinet piece (light-catching pressed texture)
Useful serving form (relish/celery dish is a sought-after category)
Fits Art Deco / Depression / Mid-Century styling
Measurements
Length: 10 in
Width: 4 in
Height: 2 in
A beautifully glowing amber pressed-glass dish with a low, gently flared profile and rich honey-to-cognac color. At 10” long x 4” wide x 2” high, it presents as a classic relish/celery dish or small centerpiece bowl;the kind of functional tableware that was also meant to catch the light and show off craftsmanship.
Collector Context
This piece appears to be mold-pressed (pressed glass); a traditional technique where molten glass is pressed into a patterned mold, then finished and annealed. Pressed glass surged in popularity because it allowed makers to create intricate texture and “cut-glass” style sparkle at a more accessible cost than fully hand-cut crystal, while still delivering strong visual impact on the table.
Likely country of origin + time period Based on the amber colorway, the pressed patterning, and the overall form, this is most consistent with North American production (United States or Canada), most commonly c. 1930s-1960s (Depression-era through Mid-Century).
Amber pressed glass was especially popular in that era for serving pieces like relish dishes, celery trays, and console bowls.
Important note (to protect value/credibility): Without a maker’s mark or pattern confirmation, the origin and date should be presented as attributed / likely rather than definitive.
Condition
zero chips/nicks along rim and base
2 vertical internal scratches (utensil wear) inclining to the centre (parallel to each other)
zero cloudiness or dishwasher haze
Uncontrolled air bubbles present
showing glass heat settleling in base from pressure as present in normal in pressed glass
Strong amber glow and display presence
Great cabinet piece (light-catching pressed texture)
Useful serving form (relish/celery dish is a sought-after category)
Fits Art Deco / Depression / Mid-Century styling
Measurements
Length: 10 in
Width: 4 in
Height: 2 in
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