A collector-grade mid-century art glass creamer distinguished by its crystalline body and softly graduated cobalt-blue rim. Sculptural yet restrained, the form reflects modernist principles of proportion, clarity, and material honesty—where structure and glass chemistry carry the aesthetic rather than surface ornament.
The silhouette is fluid and intentional: a rounded belly rising into a gently pinched spout, counterbalanced by a hand-applied handle with subtle organic asymmetry. The cobalt rim is integral to the glass mass and softly feathered into the clear field, not flashed or surface-applied. Visible air inclusions throughout the body and rim confirm free-formed hot-glass working, characteristic of studio or small-batch production rather than high-precision factory crystal.
Under 365 nm black light, the glass exhibits a cool blue-white fluorescence. This reaction is consistent with soda-lime glass containing trace manganese used historically as a clarifying agent in mid-20th-century production. The UV response is intrinsic to the material and not the result of coating or alteration—an increasingly desirable attribute among collectors of reactive and chemically distinctive glass.
Unsigned, the creamer aligns stylistically with European and North American studio traditions of the 1950s–1970s and is offered unattributed to preserve cataloguing accuracy.
In the 2026 collector market, authentic UV-reactive mid-century studio glass continues to attract attention, particularly when form, chemistry, and color gradation coexist in a compact sculptural object.
Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1970s.
Likely European or North American studio / small-batch production.
Unattributed; assessment based on construction technique, UV response, and stylistic comparison.
Free-formed soda-lime art glass
Integral cobalt-blue graduated rim
Visible air inclusions consistent with hand-blown working
UV-reactive under 365 nm black light (manganese clarification response)
Height: 3 in
Length (including handle and spout): 6 in
Mouth diameter: 3.5 in
Base diameter: 2 in
Weight: 0.62416 lbs
Compact scale with notable material density.
Very good condition.
No chips
No cracks
No repairs observed
Air bubbles and internal movement inherent to hand-formed production
Glass is structurally sound and display-ready.
Hand-shaped spout and applied handle demonstrate manual tooling. Subtle asymmetry and internal variation reinforce studio origin. Absence of mold seams across primary surfaces supports non-pressed manufacture. UV fluorescence confirms authentic mid-century soda-lime formulation rather than contemporary reproduction glass.
Ideal for:
Mid-century modern tableware collections
Studio glass groupings
UV-reactive glass cabinets
Organic modern interiors
Sculptural bar or console styling
Its clarity, restrained cobalt accent, and chemical responsiveness allow it to function as both usable vessel and curated collector object.
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.
A collector-grade mid-century art glass creamer distinguished by its crystalline body and softly graduated cobalt-blue rim. Sculptural yet restrained, the form reflects modernist principles of proportion, clarity, and material honesty—where structure and glass chemistry carry the aesthetic rather than surface ornament.
The silhouette is fluid and intentional: a rounded belly rising into a gently pinched spout, counterbalanced by a hand-applied handle with subtle organic asymmetry. The cobalt rim is integral to the glass mass and softly feathered into the clear field, not flashed or surface-applied. Visible air inclusions throughout the body and rim confirm free-formed hot-glass working, characteristic of studio or small-batch production rather than high-precision factory crystal.
Under 365 nm black light, the glass exhibits a cool blue-white fluorescence. This reaction is consistent with soda-lime glass containing trace manganese used historically as a clarifying agent in mid-20th-century production. The UV response is intrinsic to the material and not the result of coating or alteration—an increasingly desirable attribute among collectors of reactive and chemically distinctive glass.
Unsigned, the creamer aligns stylistically with European and North American studio traditions of the 1950s–1970s and is offered unattributed to preserve cataloguing accuracy.
In the 2026 collector market, authentic UV-reactive mid-century studio glass continues to attract attention, particularly when form, chemistry, and color gradation coexist in a compact sculptural object.
Mid-20th century, circa 1950s–1970s.
Likely European or North American studio / small-batch production.
Unattributed; assessment based on construction technique, UV response, and stylistic comparison.
Free-formed soda-lime art glass
Integral cobalt-blue graduated rim
Visible air inclusions consistent with hand-blown working
UV-reactive under 365 nm black light (manganese clarification response)
Height: 3 in
Length (including handle and spout): 6 in
Mouth diameter: 3.5 in
Base diameter: 2 in
Weight: 0.62416 lbs
Compact scale with notable material density.
Very good condition.
No chips
No cracks
No repairs observed
Air bubbles and internal movement inherent to hand-formed production
Glass is structurally sound and display-ready.
Hand-shaped spout and applied handle demonstrate manual tooling. Subtle asymmetry and internal variation reinforce studio origin. Absence of mold seams across primary surfaces supports non-pressed manufacture. UV fluorescence confirms authentic mid-century soda-lime formulation rather than contemporary reproduction glass.
Ideal for:
Mid-century modern tableware collections
Studio glass groupings
UV-reactive glass cabinets
Organic modern interiors
Sculptural bar or console styling
Its clarity, restrained cobalt accent, and chemical responsiveness allow it to function as both usable vessel and curated collector object.
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.
