Rare Antique ABP C. Dorflinger & Sons American Brilliant Punch Bowl Pedestal 14\" For Sale

Rare Antique ABP C. Dorflinger & Sons \"American\" Pattern Two-Piece Cut Glass Punch Bowl & Pairpoint Ladle (c. 1890s)

An extraordinary, museum-quality American Brilliant Period (ABP) cut glass two-piece pedestal punch bowl crafted by the renowned C. Dorflinger & Sons (White Mills, PA) in the iconic \"American\" pattern. This exact design was heavily featured in historic Dorflinger trade advertisements starting in 1894.

The set includes the matching two-piece punch bowl (bowl and footed pedestal) along with a period-appropriate cut glass handle ladle featuring a silver-plated bowl stamped PAIRPOINT MFG. CO..

Design & Motifs:

Pattern: \"American\" by C. Dorflinger & Sons. Features large repeating hobstar clusters set within geometric star panels, fine miter/strawberry diamond fill, and deep fan cut accents.

Pedestal & Collar: Step-cut notched stem connecting the heavy flared foot to the upper bowl.

Ladle: Brilliant-cut glass handle paired with a silver-plated ladle bowl by Pairpoint.

Dimensions & Weight:

Bowl Diameter: Approx. 12 inches across the top rim.

Overall Height: Approx. 14.25 inches (14 1/4\").

Substantial weight consistent with heavy Victorian lead crystal.

Condition Report:

Glass Body & Clarity: Exceptional optical clarity, sharp miters, and brilliant light refraction. No cracks or major body repairs.

Rim & Teeth Wear: As typical for heavy ABP pieces of this scale, there are minor fleabites, small chips, and a couple of re-polished/beveled areas along the sharp sawtooth rim points. Please refer closely to the high-resolution macro close-up photos for exact condition details.

Ladle: Glass handle in very fine condition; silver plating displays light vintage patina consistent with age.

Shipping & Packaging Details:

Double-Boxed Delivery: Due to the extreme weight and rarity of this piece, the bowl, base, and ladle will be wrapped separately in heavy-duty bubble wrap and shipped inside a double-walled box with foam fill.

Insurance & Signature: Fully insured via FedEx / UPS Ground with mandatory signature required upon delivery.