Antique Cobalt Blue Pressed Glass Pedestal Compote Bowl

A striking antique cobalt blue pressed-glass pedestal compote, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, distinguished by its bold relief decoration and saturated, jewel-like color. The bowl is densely molded with classical Victorian-era motifs, including oval medallions framed by radiating foliate forms, shell details, and a continuous beaded band encircling the lower body. The glass displays a deep, inky cobalt tone with excellent clarity and weight. The interior base features a pronounced radiating starburst mold pattern, while the exterior shows crisp relief contrasted against finely stippled ground textures—hallmarks of quality period pressed glass. Vertical mold seams are visible, fully consistent with antique pressed manufacture and confirming this is not later hand-blown or modern production. The form rises on a substantial baluster stem and terminates in a wide, stable foot, giving the piece strong visual presence and making it ideal as a tazza-style centerpiece, serving compote, or cabinet display object. The weight and mold definition place it above lighter, mass-market pressed examples. ⸻ Dimensions & Weight • Height: 4 5/8 inches • Mouth diameter: 3 7/8 inches • Base diameter: 2 3/4 inches • Weight: 0.692 pounds ⸻ Condition Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or hairline fractures observed. Only minimal surface wear consistent with age and original manufacture. Relief details remain sharp and well defined. Please review close-up images for full surface and mold detail. ⸻ What it is (and what it’s not) This is an authentic antique pressed-glass compote produced circa late 1800s–early 1900s. It is not hand-blown, not cut crystal, and not a modern reproduction. No maker’s mark is present; attribution is based on form, color, and mold characteristics typical of period American pressed glass. ⸻ Attribution & Value Disclosure Unmarked pressed glass of this era was produced by multiple firms using related mold vocabularies. Any stylistic or regional references are offered as informed context rather than definitive maker attribution. antique cobalt glass cobalt blue compote pressed glass pedestal bowl victorian pressed glass antique tazza bowl cobalt glass centerpiece 19th century glass american pressed glass ornate glass compote collector cobalt glass antique glass bowl decorative pedestal bowl display compote bowl victorian table glass deep cobalt blue glass antique serving compote architectural glass form cabinet glass display heavily molded glass estate glass collectible