Large ROSE BOWL 8" x 6 1/2" Straus EMPIRE pattern Hawkes, Libbey era

Description

FROM MY FAMILY COLLECTION:
8" diameter x 6 1/2" tall
cut glass
ROSE BOWL
By STRAUS
Cut in the EMPIRE pattern
patent date of 1892
130+ years old
A beautiful pattern that will certainly grace any table or
your prized collection of American Brilliant Cut Glass.
The pattern:
This is a pattern cut in:
A band of 3  alternating 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" Cake hobstars
and 3  alternating 5" x 3 1/2" strawberry cut kites.
A 4" vesica is cut beside each hobstar and kite extending the the underside
12 point expanding Cake Hobstar
The condition:
Cut on a clear white blank.
This is wood polished, suggesting and early American Brilliant period piece
Very well taken care of.
I do not see or feel any flea bites or nicks in
the
pattern
The mouth is clean.
The rim is original: flat on top and smoothed into the bowl.
I felt one tiniest flea bite on mouth so small it won't photograph.
A few faint scuff marks on the underside.
BEAUTIFUL      BEAUTIFUL         BEAUTIFUL
I would state that this 8" diameter x 6 1/2" tall
ROSE BOWL
is in
Excellent condition.
It is a RARELY seen style,
Overall I may see two tiny flea bites in this 130 year old item.
Any questions? Please ask.
Please see the photos as they are also part of the description.
THIS IS A BUY-IT-NOW or BEST OFFER auction.
All offers considered.
Shipping:
All items sold as is. I only ship within the U.S. (insurance and tracking included). I refund any shipping differences greater than between what is paid and actual postage. Postage is currently stated as being shipped across the country. Good Luck!