Refined Art Deco blue satin glass compote, late 1920s–early 1930s, mounted on its original EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) architectural pedestal.
The bowl is executed in acid-etched translucent blue satin glass, producing the coveted velvety matte glow associated with high-quality interwar decorative glass. Under black light, the glass exhibits a soft manganese fluorescence — a period-consistent reaction confirming early 20th-century glass composition.
The wide flared rim and disciplined shallow profile embody classic Art Deco geometry — symmetry, proportion, and restrained luxury. At nearly 12 inches in diameter, it presents with strong scale while maintaining elegance.
The substantial stepped pedestal is stamped EPNS and bears a circular period maker’s mark consistent with continental European silverplate production of the interwar period. The mount features tiered architectural shaping and a finely detailed decorative band, reflecting the streamlined yet ornamented aesthetic that defined luxury decorative arts between 1925–1939. This is quality electro-plated nickel silver — not later aluminum or reproduction mounting.
Mounted glass centerpieces of this caliber were produced for formal dining rooms and salons and retailed through higher-end decorative houses rather than mass-market channels. Examples in this color, size, and condition are increasingly scarce.
Late 1920s–early 1930s
Continental European silverplate mount (EPNS stamped)
Art Deco period construction and materials
• Rim diameter: approx. 11.75 in / 29.8 cm
• Overall height: approx. 6.25 in / 15.9 cm
• Base diameter: approx. 5.5 in / 14 cm
• Weight: Substantial for size (exact weight available upon request)
• Glass: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or repairs
• Satin finish: Even and luminous
• Manganese reaction: Soft glow under black light
• Silverplate: Light, honest age wear consistent with period EPNS
• Structurally solid and display-ready
Original period-mounted construction
EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) base with stepped Deco architecture
Acid-etched satin glass bowl with period-correct manganese content
No signs of later alteration or marriage
Ideal as:
• Formal dining centerpiece
• Art Deco console statement piece
• Salon focal object
• Curated glass and silver display
Private collection, acquired within North America.
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
Refined Art Deco blue satin glass compote, late 1920s–early 1930s, mounted on its original EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) architectural pedestal.
The bowl is executed in acid-etched translucent blue satin glass, producing the coveted velvety matte glow associated with high-quality interwar decorative glass. Under black light, the glass exhibits a soft manganese fluorescence — a period-consistent reaction confirming early 20th-century glass composition.
The wide flared rim and disciplined shallow profile embody classic Art Deco geometry — symmetry, proportion, and restrained luxury. At nearly 12 inches in diameter, it presents with strong scale while maintaining elegance.
The substantial stepped pedestal is stamped EPNS and bears a circular period maker’s mark consistent with continental European silverplate production of the interwar period. The mount features tiered architectural shaping and a finely detailed decorative band, reflecting the streamlined yet ornamented aesthetic that defined luxury decorative arts between 1925–1939. This is quality electro-plated nickel silver — not later aluminum or reproduction mounting.
Mounted glass centerpieces of this caliber were produced for formal dining rooms and salons and retailed through higher-end decorative houses rather than mass-market channels. Examples in this color, size, and condition are increasingly scarce.
Late 1920s–early 1930s
Continental European silverplate mount (EPNS stamped)
Art Deco period construction and materials
• Rim diameter: approx. 11.75 in / 29.8 cm
• Overall height: approx. 6.25 in / 15.9 cm
• Base diameter: approx. 5.5 in / 14 cm
• Weight: Substantial for size (exact weight available upon request)
• Glass: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or repairs
• Satin finish: Even and luminous
• Manganese reaction: Soft glow under black light
• Silverplate: Light, honest age wear consistent with period EPNS
• Structurally solid and display-ready
Original period-mounted construction
EPNS (Electro-Plated Nickel Silver) base with stepped Deco architecture
Acid-etched satin glass bowl with period-correct manganese content
No signs of later alteration or marriage
Ideal as:
• Formal dining centerpiece
• Art Deco console statement piece
• Salon focal object
• Curated glass and silver display
Private collection, acquired within North America.
This piece is described to the best of current scholarly and market knowledge. Any maker or regional attribution is based on visual analysis, materials, construction techniques, and documented stylistic comparisons. As with many vintage and antique glass objects, definitive attribution may not be possible without original labels or factory records. Pricing reflects condition, quality, decorative appeal, and current collector demand rather than a guaranteed maker identification.
