Antique Ruby Glassware Tray and Bowl

Antique Ruby Glassware Tray and Bowl

Well-preserved antique Art Deco ruby flashed glass service tray and matching bowl. Beautiful and quality deep ruby red flashing on early colorless crystal. It’s the heavy, even flashing you find on well-made items. Best of all, the flashing is in near perfect condition. They look brand new. When held to the light we can see a very few small pinhole and slight scratch lines which are invisible unless studied closely. The large platter is trimmed with real gold. The gold trim is 100% present. The flute panelled bowl was not trimmed in gold on the top rim and encircling the inner surface.

Duncan Miller is infamous for their quality flashed glass, had a wide flute line with tabbed handles much like this bowl. They made a tray with the exact dimensions of this tray. We believe they are Duncan Miller items. Other possibilities are Heisey, Morgantown or New Martinsville Glass. Circa 1920 – 1930.

In rare condition, looking nearly new. Antique flashed glass items are usually found today with visible wear due to cleaning, bumping and the elements. These stunning examples are nearly pristine. Both have light bottom-wear caused by sitting on a surface all these years. Made by hand. A few tiny bubbles are trapped within the glass as a result of the hand-made process.

The tray or platter measures 9½” round, 1″ deep. The bowl measures 5″ round, 3½” tall and just under 2½” deep. Can be used at the bar, dining table, vanity, or for display. Do not use chemicals to clean. Use mild soap and water and dry thoroughly with a soft clean cloth.