Lot 80

Fine American Art Glass Opalescent Milk Glass Brides Basket with Clear Applied Handle, Late 19th / Early 20th Century

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Fine American Art Glass Opalescent Milk Glass Brides Basket with Clear Applied Handle, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
Fine American Art Glass Opalescent Milk Glass Brides Basket with Clear Applied Handle, Late 19th / Early 20th Century
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Fine American Art Glass Opalescent Milk Glass Brides Basket with Clear Applied Handle, Late 19th / Early 20th Century

Current Bid: $5

(2 Bids)
by California Auction Company LLC
August 1, 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Live Auction
1212 E. Harding Way
Stockton, CA, US 95205

An elegant antique American art glass brides basket executed in luminous opalescent white milk glass with a beautifully undulating ruffled rim and an applied crystal-clear glass swing handle. The softly glowing body is complemented by a delicately formed transparent handle featuring molded optic decoration, creating a striking contrast between the opaque vessel and the clear glass mount. Brides baskets were among the most cherished decorative forms produced during the Victorian era, often presented as wedding gifts or displayed as centerpieces filled with flowers, fruit, or confections. Their graceful silhouettes and elaborate craftsmanship made them symbols of refinement within late nineteenth-century American homes. This example displays a deeply crimped, freeform ruffled rim that showcases the hand-finished artistry associated with quality American glasshouses such as Fenton, Northwood, Jefferson, or similar Midwestern manufacturers. The opalescent white coloration exhibits a soft, satin-like glow, while the applied clear handle arches elegantly above the basket, providing both visual balance and sculptural appeal. Equally suitable as a decorative centerpiece or as part of an advanced collection of Victorian art glass, this refined example embodies the romantic aesthetic and skilled craftsmanship that have made antique brides baskets enduringly desirable among collectors of American decorative arts.

  • Literature: See: - Heacock, William. The Glass of Fenton, 1907–1939. - Lee, Ruth Webb. Victorian Glass. - Measell, James. Antique Brides Baskets.
  • Circa: Circa 1890–1915
  • Condition: Very good antique condition. The basket presents well with no obvious major chips, cracks, or repairs observed from the provided photographs. Minor wear, light surface scratches, and manufacturing irregularities consistent with age, use, and hand production. A small area of interior discoloration/residue is present near the rim. Examination under ultraviolet light and in-hand inspection is recommended for a complete condition assessment.

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Bid Increments
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$0 $49 $5
$50 $199 $10
$200 $499 $25
$500 + $50