Jordan, thanks for the response to my questions. Sorry for my delayed response. My reason for the color question is that what you are describing is referred to as amberina, deep red gradually changed to red, in my experience really old amberina is more pronounced really red to really light orange. maybe not victorian after all. you are probaly already aware of this, but sometimes silver markings are very tiny. Did you check the flat surface of the rim on the lid with a loop or powerful magnifying glass. I am often pleasantly surprised to find silver hallmarks in the oddest places, which I had at first overlooked. A lovely inkwell never the less...and a great collection you purchased.
Jordan,
I really do not think it is a sugar bowl. The form is not ike any sugar bowls i have seen . The shape of the neck would make it very difficult to use a teaspoon for scooping the sugar out. I think it is more likely a small vase. I have no idea of maker or age.
Could be old and could be modern. Is there evidence of wear on the base where it would have rubbed from being moved around on a table or shelf? If so that could indicate some age. Jodetta
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Any ideas on the sugar bowl anyone? 18 ribs. It was given to a caretaker by a resident in a nursing home in MA.
Thanks for the ideas Jodetta. I was familiar with the term Amberina but had never looked into it. I did a google search and wow thats some vivid coloration, with the abrupt yellow to red, pretty neat! I'll have to give the lid a closer look when I get my hands on a loop (something I've been meaning to pick up for quite awhile but never remember ), so thank you for the nice reminder. Also, the ribbed "bowl", thanks for the idea of a vase. Maybe thats why I have not been able to find anything similar.
Zoyee, I don't understand "in the before 1990 the tradition was very different as compare to today."
Oh, and Jodetta, the vase-bowl has some base wear, and its not overly shiny or overly populated with seed bubbles like you see in modern pieces made to look old. I'm fairly certain its original... off to google 18 rib vases []
I know this is the incorrect room but instead of reposting photos and descriptions, the blue-green OP whittled flask is for sale. Email with any interest or questions. Thanks
You've got some mix of old and newer, American and foreign, and some damaged and repaired. It all needs a personal examination. The swirls, cut off top on the handled jug are the most obvious.
I did learn one thing though. I need to take my eyes off my donor card. I can't make out a lot of the stuff.