Rare large open glass compote from the EAPG (Early American Pattern Glass) era of the late 1800s, in the popular "Moon and Stars" pattern.  This pattern was produced by a few different manufacturers of the time so this piece could have been made by Adams & Co (1888), Cooperative Flint (1896) or US Glass (1898).  During the EAPG era, the Moon and Stars pieces were produced only in crystal glass, but later on, of course, this same pattern would be adopted and made very famous by the LE Smith Glass Co., who produced pieces in a multitude of colors and finishes in the mid-20th century. This compote measures 10" tall and 11" in diameter, and I can not find any damage whatsoever...it's in amazing condition with no chips or cracks (has the usual EAPG mold lines and straw marks throughout) and is an absolute showstopper.

Please note that although this piece was made with clear glass it is slightly "sun purple," which means that it has turned slightly lavender over time as the manganese in the glass was exposed to sunlight. I photographed it in different types of light and you will see that it looks more lavender in darker light (darkest on top of a maroon placemat of course).  Some glass dealers see sun purpling as a problem, but I do not understand that. This was a completely natural process resulting from glass formulas of the time, and I guarantee that if you own this piece, you will also place it in a focal point in your home, where it will happily glisten in the sunlight streaming from your own windows!  The shifting lavender tones are quite natural and beautiful.  This is a statement piece and hard to come by. It is also large and heavy, so please check all your shipping options and please contact me with any questions.